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Hello Southern Marylanders, I want to express my heart to you. I know that we see a lot of hate and anguish in today’s world; however, I want
to encourage you today.
I have always loved to write poetry to the Lord. I remember, one day, it just seemed that I just did not have anything to write. Therefore, I told
the Lord, “I am going to sit here in my bedroom, in this chair, until you give me something.” This was not out of disrespect; this was a cry in my
heart toward the Lord. Therefore, I sat there, hour after hour passed, and morning turned to night, and finally, after 16 hours waiting on God to
answer my desire to write something to Him! My heart filled with joy and the following poured out of me like a lit match.
“The Spirit of Thanksgiving”

My eyes opened, and blessings have come, for he has given me another sunrise. My hands moved,
for they will raise for his praise, for they know their divine purpose. My legs moved, for I will proclaim
every step for him, for he is the reason for my existence, for all is complete in Him. My ears will hear
of his praise, and I will thank him for his mercy, for he has shown me much. My tongue will shout his
gift, the one that is free unto the world for he has given it with Thanksgiving to all men that would just
call upon his name. My tears flow, for I have realized that his grace is my blanket, and his love covers
me with that name, the everlasting King, the one that has chosen me. His breath brings me comfort
and closeness like nothing on this earth, and his direction is perfect. The earth turns on his finger, with
the clouds moving like countless angles proclaiming, “He is the one, the most High, the King of Kings
and Lord of Lords.” Who will not shout, who will keep silent, for the mountains will roar his name, for
nothing can keep silent his Majesty and Glory. Who will stand at his thrown and not fall? Who will take
anything with them? His thoughts are not our thoughts; let out minds and hearts be pure and holy in
his sight. Allow us his people to jump for him, to catch revelation of Him, for he is so willing to talk and
be with us. Thanksgiving unto our King, for he is everything, and he has chosen to lift his people to
himself, for his love is unimaginable.
Friend, after 16 hours, the Lord answered my prayer. He is so faithful! What a wonderful sleep I had that night! It just reminds me of Micah
7:7 . . . “But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.”

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Thursday, November 21, 2024 St. Mary’s County Times LOCAL NEWS 5
Veterans Home Still Struggling to Improve

By Guy Leonard star rating for its staffing, though its quality
Staff Writer measures earned just two stars from CMS
and its health inspections remain at one star.
Since March of 2023 the Charlotte Hall The one-star overall rating remains, the
Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, the only report shows; the highest rating achievable
state run facility of its kind in Maryland, has is five stars.
struggled to get out from under a federal rat- The next report to the legislature on prog-
ing that puts it at the very bottom of quality ress at Charlotte Hall is due later this month.
care for its residents. “The Maryland Department of Veteran
The rating remains today, according to the and Military Families (DVMF), in partner-
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ship with PruittHealth, remains steadfast in
(CMS) which oversees veterans’ homes and its commitment to ensuring that those who
other nursing homes throughout the nation. have served our nation receive the excep-
But officials with the state’s Department tional care they deserve,” Woods said in a
of Veterans and Military Families (DVMF) prepared statement. “Under PruittHealth’s
say that is largely a function of CMS not leadership, Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
conducting a full-scale health inspection of has transitioned to a fully dedicated in-house
the facility during roughly the last two years, team, eliminating reliance on agency staff
only coming out to respond to individual and hiring full-time personnel to provide
complaints made by residents. consistent, high-quality care for residents.
State officials have said privately that Together, we have made strides in trans-
CMS is working to change its criteria for forming the culture, improving perfor-
how it judges the overall quality control — mance, and strengthening oversight. While
based on a star rating — for the coming year. scale inspection and finds that substantial eral standards,” the report states, noting that restoring and maintaining CMS star ratings
Almost two years ago, after allegations of progress has been made. Pruitt Health has converted its entire nursing is a process that will require years of sus-
neglect and abuse came to light at the veter- State officials said the timing of such an staff to full-time personnel it employs. tained effort, we will not rest until these rat-
ans’ home under its prior management com- inspection is entirely in the purview of CMS When the prior contract was terminated, it ings reflect the progress and quality care our
pany, Gov. Wes Moore decided to terminate and it does not announce itself before com- was found then that the operator was relying Veterans deserve.”
their contract and seek another operations ing to make its inspection. almost entirely — up to 90 percent of its John Lombardi, director of state staff at
company to take over, eventually awarding The latest report from Secretary for nursing staff — on temporary care givers the veterans home responsible for oversight
the bid to Pruitt Health. Veterans and Military Families Anthony provided by an outside agency. of the improvement work there, did not return
At the time, CMS noted that the facility Woods, dated Oct. 1 of this year, to the state In the past the home had been fined some- phone calls as of press time for comment.
had an overall one-star rating, the lowest legislature shows, however, that Pruitt Health times hundreds of thousands of dollars for
rating possible. has made progress in the area of staffing. violations of care standards but the latest guyleonard@countytimes.net
The only way that overall rating can “[Charlotte Hall Veterans Home] contin- state report shows there have been no new
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Commissioners Approve
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Support
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
This fall the Commissioners of St. Mary’s

County have approved using federal ARPA
funding left over from the COVID-19 pan-
demic to help pay for replacement, portable
radios for first responders that are state of
the art; this past week they approved using
more money from those federal funds to
pay for new communication infrastructure
to support the new radios.
The latest expenditure is for a micro-
wave apparatus that is needed to ensure the DES Director Jennifer Aubert-Utz
radios can transmit and receive properly,
said Department of Emergency Services project to replace the microwave portion
Director Jennifer Aubert-Utz at the Nov. 19 of the project could take up to 12 months.
meeting of commissioners in Leonardtown. “It’s weather dependent,” she said. “If we
The cost of the microwave unit replace- have a harsh winter, we can expect delays
ment had already been factored into the fis- because they have to climb the towers to
cal 2025 budget, according to county project replace these [units] one by one.”
documents, at a cost of about $2.8 million The aging current system has been send-
but the vendor — L3 Harris — reported ing alarms back to the DES, Aubert-Utz
that costs had increased to the tune of said, showing that it needs to be replaced.
$414,959, which is the amount commis- “Our system is now end-of-life and we
sioners approved from the ARPA funding. have no tech support,” she told county com-
“Since this decision DES has experienced missioners. “It has some vulnerabilities; it is
several system alarms resulting in additional critical infrastructure that supports the entire
meetings with L3 Harris,” DES documents 911 system.
read. “As such, the microwave replacement “If the microwaves were to fail the radios
project is deemed a more immediate need would not work.”
than the fire department radios.”
Aubert-Utz told commissioners that the guyleonard@countytimes.net
State Makes Speed Limit

Change in North County
By Guy Leonard just south of MD 6. From a consistency
Staff Writer standpoint, it was important to establish a
45-mph speed limit through the corridor for
For years the speed limit coming into the the safety of all users, including pedestrians,
northern border area of St .Mary’s County bicyclists and horse and buggy traffic from
was 55 miles per hour — no longer. the Amish community.”
The State Highway Administration, Sheriff Steve Hall said his deputies would
which has authority over all numbered roads enforce the new speed limits.
in the state, recently reduced the speed limit “The decision to change speed limits on
on Route 5 through Charlotte Hall and por- state highways resides solely with the State
tions of Mechanicsville to 45 miles per hour. Highway Administration (SHA),” Hall said
State officials said continued complaints in a prepared statement. “Our responsibility
of speeding in the area led them to do their as your sheriff’s office is to enforce those
own investigation. limits for the safety of everyone on the road.
“Safety is our top priority,” the SHA “While we were not informed in advance
statement reads. “In response to several of this specific change, we recognize SHAs
complaints regarding traffic operations commitment to establishing safe speeds on
and speeding along [Route] 5 within the our roadways.”
Charlotte Hall/Mechanicsville area, we con- Speed was often the culprit in severe and
ducted a traffic engineering study to deter- fatal accidents, he said.
mine the need for speed limit adjustments. “Research consistently shows that exces-
“The study revealed that over four years, sive speed is a leading cause of severe acci-
this corridor had experienced many rear-end dents and addressing it can save lives,” Hall
crashes, concentrated at the closely spaced said. “We encourage all motorists to remain
intersections, and five of these crashes were attentive to posted signs and drive responsi-
fatal. There was a 40 MPH speed limit zone bly to ensure the safety of our community.”
along southbound MD 5, and a 55-mph
speed limit zone along northbound MD 5 guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Thursday, November 21, 2024 St. Mary’s County Times ON THE COVER 9
Long-Running Charity Behind in Donations

This Year
By Guy Leonard way to giving them some respite from being
Staff Writer impoverished.”
Raddatz said that 100 children or more
For the past two decades the Shop with a benefit each year from the Christmas portion
Cop charity program has partnered with of the program; while the summer portion of
local needy children to take them to local the program provides money for new clothes
retailers and, using donated money and part- and school supplies for children.
nered with a local or regional law officer, Raddatz said the program has benefitted
they are able to buy gifts for themselves and “literally thousands of kids” during its time
family members for Christmas. in operation.
This year, though, the charity is reach- He explained that factors beyond the non-
ing out for help as donations have been in profit organization’s control contributed to
decline to keep the program running. the declining funds being donated to it.
The program got its start about 20 years “The economy is tougher and it’s a con-
ago when a then-assistant state’s attor- stant fundraising effort,” Raddatz said.
ney and now Circuit Court Judge Joseph “Some of them have passed away while
Stanalonis and St. Mary’s County sheriff’s others have moved away, our larger donors.”
detective William “Bill” Raddatz partnered Reconnecting with the community to
to make the charity a reality. Stanalonis was make up the loss was top of the priority list
president of the 7th District Optimist Club after this year’s program, Raddatz said.
and Raddatz was president of the local FOP. “This is all volunteer,” he told The
The program operates today under the kids I’ve ever met with Christmas presents young people to the county fairgrounds in County Times. “Nobody gets paid to do this.
partnership with Fraternal Order of Police and these kids might not have a Christmas Leonardtown to help them wrap the presents “We’re going to make it this year but we
Lodge No. 7 and in cooperation with several without this program. for Christmas. need to look to the future.”
other local and regional law enforcement “This year has been a difficult fundraising Some children who attend the program Donations can be made by calling Raddatz
agencies and the 7th District Optimist Club. year and we are in need of funds to keep this don’t get presents for themselves, but have, at 240-844-2306, by using Venmo@SMC-
Raddatz, now the president of the group, program going.” in the past, gotten common household items SWAC or by sending a donation to the St.
made a plea for donations from the public Law enforcement officers not only such as cleaning supplies and groceries Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at 23150
to be able to continue the work. escort the children to the local Wal-Mart in instead. Leonard Hall Drive in Leonardtown care
“The St. Mary’s County Shop with a California to shop for Christmas presents “A lot of these kids are looking for food,” of Lt. Sheena Tirpak program liaison.
Cop program helps under-privileged kids they walk with them throughout the store Raddatz said in a later interview. “It just
at Christmas time and when they go back to helping them gather items for themselves shows how selfless they are and that they’re guyleonard@countytimes.net
school,” Raddatz said in a social medio post. and their families. just looking to survive.
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County Warns Over Planning Commission

Failing Septic Systems Denies California
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer Townhouse Plan
There are approximately four to five hous- By Guy Leonard
ing subdivisions in St. Mary’s County that Staff Writer
continue to experience failing septic sys-
tems, said Commissioner President James After several delays on the public hearing at
“Randy” Guy at this week’s Nov. 19 meet- the county planning commission, the board
ing of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s members voted this week by a 4-to-2 mar-
County, and solutions have to be found gin to deny a concept site plan that would
quickly to counter this mounting problem. have put 42 townhouses on the northbound
Guy made his comments following a corner of Route 4 and Three Notch Road
briefing on health department activities in California.
from Dr. Meena Brewster, the county’s County health officer Dr. Meena Brewster The Riverside Townhome development
health officer. was a permitted use in the zoning district
“I was in Annapolis this past week and I That system has already been advocated where it had been proposed but concerns An artist’s rendering of Riverside Townhomes
spoke with an MDE [Maryland Department by the Metropolitan Commission as a tem- over increased traffic congestion it would
of the Environment] official about the porary measure until affected communities have caused at the county’s busiest inter- would amount to only a fractional increase
continued failure of septic systems in our could find a way to be hooked into public section led to the plan’s downfall. in nearby area traffic.
county,” he said to Brewster. “I spoke to water and sewer provided by the utility. Joe Kadjeski, with the engineering firm Kadjeski said the design now incorpo-
one of your health experts recently and “Public infrastructure is a key need,” COA Barrett that was working on the proj- rated more parking spaces at the individual
they’ve issued more pump-out tanks in the Brewster said. “If you’re hooked in… then ect, was praised by planning commission lots and a six-foot privacy fence between
last year than they have in 20 years.” the quality of your soils is less of an issue.” members for his attention to detail in pre- the homes and a nearby commercial prop-
Brewster agreed with Guy’s assessment of Soil quality in St. Mary’s for use as a senting the plan and trying to find ways to erty — a dentist’s office.
failing septic systems throughout the county. septic field can be poor, she said. make it more palatable to the board. Kadjeski acknowledged there was a bus
“A lot of the systems created back in the “St. Mary’s has a lot of low lying areas The project was to have a single, right-in, stop for public school children near the project
[1970s]… are beginning to fail or as they and the quality of our soils isn’t the greatest right-out access point onto Three Notch and that it was less than ideal but the school
fail, we’re testing the ground water, the in some parts of our county when it comes Road as part of the original plan. system was amenable to negotiating how
soils and the capacity of the fields to see if to wastewater management,” said Brewster. According to the traffic study, entered into buses operated going north on Three Notch
it can handle the sewage.” “We need to do something soon,” Guy the record by Lenhart Traffic Consulting Road at the intersection, which includes a
Guy was anxious to know what options said. Inc., the project would generate approxi- merge lane turning right from Route 4 com-
existed for communities beyond pumping “Agreed,” responded Brewster. mately 252 daily vehicle trips in addition to ing from the Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge.
sewage from septic systems into large hold- the traffic already in the area.
ing tanks. guyleonard@countytimes.net The traffic study reported this addition guyleonard@countytimes.net
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State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced

today that Keion Steven Brooks, 26, of
Great Mills, Maryland, was convicted of
the first-degree murder of a 19-year-old vic-
tim and the attempted first-degree murders
of five additional teenagers for his partici-
pation in a drive-by shooting that occurred
on January 12, 2022. Do you
The Defendant faces a maximum penalty need to
of six consecutive LIFE sentences, plus 123
years. The Defendant will be held without
lower office
bond pending a sentencing hearing. overhead
“I want to thank the members of the jury costs?
who rendered the verdicts of guilty on all
counts. The jury intently listened to all of the
testimony and considered all of the evidence
presented to them by both the State and the Keion Steven Brooks
Defense over the span of a four-day jury
trial,” said State’s Attorney Sterling. “I also
want to thank the dedicated law enforcement
Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Donna
C. Pettersen of the St. Mary’s County State’s
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Arrested for Stabbing
in Lexington Park
Charged with Attempted Second-
Degree Murder
On Sunday, November 10, 2024, at around
6:35 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s
County Sheriff’s Office responded to the
intersection of North Essex Drive and
Hancock Road in Lexington Park for a
reported stabbing. While at the scene, dep-
uties received information from a separate
caller that the victim was located at a res-
idence in the 21000 block of St. Lo Place.
Deputies located the victim, who sus-
tained multiple lacerations. Emergency
medical services responded to the scene and
transported the victim to a nearby hospital
for treatment.
Through investigation, Lucas Graham
Hockaday, 23, of Leonardtown, MD, was
identified as a suspect in the stabbing. On Lucas Graham Hockaday
November 15, 2024, Hockaday was arrested
and charged with the following: Hockaday has been transported to the St. 48015 Pine Hill Run Rd.
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• First-degree assault Center in Leonardtown, where he is await-
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• Second-degree assault ing a bond hearing.
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Legal Notices Leonardtown Man

COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWN Convicted for Second-
Degree Rape of a Child
Fair Summary of Ordinance No. 225
Notice is hereby given that The Commissioners of Leonardtown have passed and
the Mayor has approved, Ordinance No. 225 Development Impact Fees. A fair
summary will follow: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced
today that a St. Mary’s County Jury found
Ordinance No. 225- An ordinance for the purpose of increasing the water impact Crosby Dawson, 41, of Leonardtown,
fee to $6,000 from $3,000. Maryland, guilty of two counts of sec-
ond-degree rape and the sexual abuse of a
Ordinance No. 225 will become effective December 2, 2024. Full text of this minor involving a child victim.
ordinance may be obtained at the Town Office, 22670 Washington Street, between Dawson faces a maximum penalty of 65
the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or online at the years in prison and will be required to reg-
Towns website at www.leonardtown.somd.com. ister as a Tier III sexual offender for LIFE.
Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Sarah
By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator Proctor, Chief of the Special Victims Unit,
and Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Mike
McGraw prosecuted the case on behalf of
the citizens of St. Mary’s County.
COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWN Detective Kortnie Marsch of the St. Crosby Dawson
Fair Summary of Ordinance No. 226 Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Nichole
Moneymaker of the Child Protective investigation and prosecution of the case.
Notice is hereby given that The Commissioners of Leonardtown have passed Services Division, St. Mary’s County The Honorable Joseph M. Stanalonis pre-
and the Mayor has approved, Ordinance No.226 Article III-Admissions and Department of Social Services, were the sided over the case.
Amusement Tax. A fair summary will follow: lead investigators. Members of the Child Dawson will continue to be held without
Advocacy Center assisted in the successful bond pending a sentencing hearing.
Ordinance No. 226- An ordinance for the purpose of repealing Article III of Chapter
Testing Scheduled for

137 of the Code of Leonardtown, abolishing the amusement tax in the Town.
Ordinance No. 226 will become effective December 2, 2024. Full text of this
Calvert Cliffs Nuclear

ordinance may be obtained at the Town Office, 22670 Washington Street, between
the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or online at the
Towns website at www.leonardtown.somd.com.
By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator

Power Plant Sirens
CLOSED SALE There will be a full-cycle test of the alert dents should tune in to one of the local radio
and notification sirens throughout St. stations for information and instructions.
THE ORIGINAL SLICE HOUSE $600,000 Mary’s, Calvert, and Dorchester counties Knowing what to do before, during, and
41565 PARK AVE, LEONARDTOWN MD on Monday, December 2, 2024, at noon. after an emergency is a critical part of being
This includes a three-minute activation prepared and may make all the difference
of all sirens within the 10-mile area around when seconds count.
Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. All To learn more about how you can be pre-
citizens should be aware of this scheduled pared and stay informed, please visit:
testing and relay this information to friends, • www.stmaryscountymd.gov/es
family, and neighbors. • www.calvertcountymd.gov/101/
The testing is conducted to check siren Emergency-Management
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of the alert and notification siren system. emergency-management-division
If the sirens sound at any other time, resi-
County Government
Holiday Operations
All St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) November 29:
administrative offices will be closed on • The six Convenience Centers and the
WE SUCCESSFULLY REPRESENTED THE Thursday, November 28, 2024, and Friday, St. Andrews Landfill
SELLER IN THIS TURNKEY RESTAURANT SALE.
THE RESTAURANT OFFERS BOTH INDOOR AND November 29, 2024, in observance of • Department of Recreation & Parks
OUTDOOR SEATING OPTIONS, AND Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage indoor programs and facilities
ADDITIONAL AMENITIES. WE ARE CURRENTLY Day. Offices will resume normal operating • St. Clements Island Museum, Piney
WORKING WITH A NEW TENANT WHO PLANS schedules on Monday, December 2, 2024. Point Lighthouse Museum, and the
TO OPEN A SEAFOOD RESTAURANT. The two-day closure also includes: Old Jail Museum
• All three St. Mary’s County Libraries • Wicomico Shores Golf Course and the
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Naval Air Station Patuxent River News

International Programs Student Interns Gain
Experience, Enhance Learning
The NAVAIR SYSCOM Security Coop- offices to allow them to better understand
eration Office’s (SSCO) Junior Personnel the processes and create a smooth transition
Development Program (JPDP) provides an to federal employment upon graduation.
opportunity for undergraduate and graduate To qualify for the SSCO internship,
students to gain valuable work experience applicants must be accepted or enrolled at
while earning their degrees, network with an accredited institution. Applicants ideally
existing team members and strengthen their should be rising sophomores or juniors and
marketability post-graduation. must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in
“The mission of the SSCO is to advance finance, business, administration, govern-
U.S. Strategic Objectives by establish- ment and politics, international relations or
ing and growing key allied partnerships related fields. They must be able to commit
via security cooperation efforts across the to working 40 hours a week during the sum-
Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE),” said mer. Participants who meet all requirements
Scott Wiener, NAVAIR SSCO director. of their intern program may be eligible for
“The SSCO Junior Personnel Development transfer to full-time employment with SSCO
Program is critical to this mission by estab- Students from NAVAIR SYSCOM Security Cooperation Office’s Junior Personnel Development Program upon graduation.
lishing and growing the women and men The SSCO Junior Personnel Development
who will lead the NAE Security Cooperation ment Program is a multi-year opportunity,” with the first-year interns learning about Program, established in 2015, has a 75 per-
efforts of the future.” said Tina Newton, SSCO personnel devel- the SSCO mission and the program offices cent retention rating. The program brought
The SSCO JPDP mission is to inspire opment coordinator. “The first year we max- they support to include obtaining a gov- 46 individuals on board with federal civilian
interns to seek full-time employment in imize the intern’s exposure to the SSCO, ernment identification card and security service, retaining 35 of those individuals in
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2024 St. Mary’s Splash

Pet
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Week
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Lookout State Park
“No such thing as a bad dog.”
Nutrition • Training • Grooming • Daycare • Walking
Temporarily located inside Well Pet Clinic
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Call/Text: 240-431-7834

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office ports local Special Olympics athletes who

invites you to the COOLEST event in south- compete in 14 different sports and benefit
ern Maryland! The St. Mary’s Splash will be from this incredible program on and off the
held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Point playing field.
Look Out State Park. It is a fun and excit- Whether you take the plunge or cheer

ing way to show your support for Special from the shore, the St. Mary’s Splash is a

Olympics Maryland, St. Mary’s County. wonderful opportunity to contribute to a
Registration begins at 11:00 a.m., and meaningful cause. To pre-register or donate,
the highly anticipated plunge into the chilly visit St. Mary’s Splash Registration.
waters is set for 1:00 p.m. This event sup-

Four More Awarded

Quilts of Valor
Receiving their quilts from left to right Paul Rose (Navy, 4 years), Mason Goddard (Marines, 5 years), Kyle
Johnson, (Navy, Active Duty) and Rheva Countis, (Navy, 8 years).
PAX Sound of Freedom awarded four more Quilts of Valor on November 16, 2024 at
Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington Park, Maryland.
Those who served in the U.S. armed forces are entitled to the Quilt of Valor. If you
have any questions about Quilts of Valor or are interested in helping the local group pro-
duce quilts, please contact PAX Sound of Freedom Group Scheduler, Miriam Boles, at
(240) 298-1744. For additional information more about the history of Quilts of Valor go
to: https://www.qovf.org/our-history/.

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St. Mary’s County • Calvert County
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Wanderings
n
FINANCIAL FOCUS®
of a Aimless Mind by Shelby Oppermann How can you plan
Couldn’t Keep a Secret for incapacity?
I tried so hard to surprise my husband
for our 23rd anniversary this year. We We all hope to enjoy long, healthy lives, retaining the ability to think clearly
didn’t go on one of our 5 day anniver- and make our own decisions. But life doesn’t always work out that way —
sary trips this time it was just a weekend which is why you need to prepare for a potential incapacity that could affect
away from last Saturday until Monday. your independence and possibly create financial problems for your family.
We normally plan the trips together, So, in thinking about incapacity planning, you may want to consider the
throwing around various areas from following arrangements:
Virginia to the Outer Banks. But its up • Health care power of attorney – When you establish a health care power
to me to find the areas to go and research of attorney, you name someone, such as a spouse or adult child, to make
what might be open in mid-November. medical decisions on your behalf, should you become incapable of making
That is no easy feat since many places near the ocean, or anywhere resort-ish have them on your own due to disability or illness. These decisions include
so many restaurants and activities which close for the season. choosing doctors, treatments and care facilities.
We used to spend lots of anniversaries in Old Town Alexandria in our early years, • Financial power of attorney – With a financial power of attorney, you
and later we spent at least 7 years in a row at the Tides Inn in Irvington, Virginia for designate someone to assume a variety of duties for you in case you
their on-site Taste of The Bay Wine and Oyster Festival. Two years ago, we spent a become incapacitated. These tasks include investing, selling property,
wonderful week at The Sanderling in The Outer Banks, and last year we stayed at paying bills and debts, collecting Social Security benefits and adding or
the amazing, historic Cavelier Resort in Virginia Beach. Something really crazy has changing insurance policies.
happened to us each of our 23 anniversaries like when we went to Colonial Beach, When establishing a health care or financial power of attorney, you may need
Virginia to eat dinner years ago, and ended up locked out of our old convertible to decide whether it’s “durable” or “springing.” A durable power of attorney
that no one, not even anyone in the High Tides of the Potomac Restaurant where typically takes effect immediately after you sign it, have it notarized and wit-
we ate, could get unlocked. We had a wonderful night there anyway with a live nessed. So, the person you’ve chosen to have power of attorney — sometimes
band outside and dancing on an unusually warm November evening in the sand called an “agent” — can act on your behalf whenever you choose. On the other
After eating and dancing and with no luck unlocking the car, we walked down the hand, you could select a power of attorney that “springs” into effect only when
boardwalk to the hotel with nothing but the clothes on our backs, even my purse you become incapacitated — hence, the “springing” designation.
was in the car. But it was magical. I love magical anniversaries. One issue affecting a springing power of attorney involves the speed with
So many fun and crazy anniversary memories over the years. But back to the which it can be enacted. Generally, it won’t go into effect until a licensed
surprise anniversary trip I planned for this year. I blew the surprise early Saturday physician declares in writing that the person granting the power of attorney is
morning before we even left by looking at the weather report for our trip. I blurted indeed incapacitated. This could cause a problem if your chosen agent needs
out, “Looks like it’s going to be 5 degrees warmer in Charlottesville than here”. And to act quickly on your behalf. It’s because of this potential delay that a dura-
before I realized what I said, my husband responded with an aha voice, “So, that’s ble power of attorney is often favored over a springing power of attorney.
where we are going?” Darn it. Once the cat was out of the bag then he started ques- However, everyone’s circumstances are different, so if you have a choice
tioning what we were going to do, etc. I ended up telling him on the way a little about between a durable or springing power of attorney, you may want to consult
the surprise event I had bought tickets for that evening. He can be very persistent, with an estate-planning professional for guidance.
I have wanted to go back to the Charlottesville, Virginia area for some time Apart from the health care and financial powers of attorney, you may also
now and was excited to see an Eventbrite event come up for last Saturday night want to consider one other incapacity-related legal document — a living will.
called Winter Chalet Pop-Ip Bar at Kimpton The Forum Hotel which sounded When you establish a living will, you describe the steps you would or wouldn’t
magical and was advertised as, “Escape into a winter wonderland at our exclusive want taken to keep you alive, along with other medical decisions, including
Winter Chalet Pop-up Bar. As snowflakes softly fall outside, step into our cozy, pain management and organ donation. Obviously, the decision to create a
inviting atmosphere for a one-of-a-kind winter retreat. Indulge in a delightful living will is highly personal, involving your feelings about self-sufficiency
fondue experience that will turn your chilly evenings into unforgettable moments and the circumstances that define the quality of life you wish to have. But the
with great company.” It also stated on the Eventbrite form it would be held in the mere fact of having a living will can relieve your loved ones of having to make
Birch and Bloom which is the main bar and restaurant in the hotel. potentially agonizing decisions.
I had it in my head that it would be a romantic night, but at the bar with other Planning for an incapacity may not be the most pleasant task — but it’s an
couples and with maybe a snow machine outside the window. We were having a important one. Of course, you may never become incapacitated at all, but by
grand time at the bar already, and then when nothing was happening and no fondue making the proper arrangements, you can make things easier for yourself and
was coming out, I went over to the desk and asked about the event I had paid for. your family — just in case.
There was some confusion, but we were led across from the front desk to a library
type room which I must admit was decorated beautifully (you can see the couch This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward
area where we enjoyed our fondue in the photo). I was expecting a bartender like in Jones Financial Advisor.
the event advertisement but there was no one. We were pretty much the only ones Edward Jones, Member SIPC
in there other than some UVA students on their laptops. Then they left. A waitress Contributed by David McDonough
did come in and get our drink orders and shortly thereafter we were brought in the Financial Advisor at Edward Jones
amazing fondue with all sorts of meats and cheeses, though no chocolate fondue, Office located at 41680 Miss Bessie Dr. Suite 302
again, like what was in the photos. We were definitely enjoying it, but I was a bit Leonardtown, MD 20650
disappointed and asked if we could talk to the manager. I wanted it to be so magical 301 997 1707
for Robert. The manager was wonderful and agreed that the event was different
than described. I told him we just wanted to let him know so they could change
next weekend’s event description. He kept saying he would comp us dinner over
the weekend, but we weren’t worried about that at all. We did have a nice time
after all. The manager stayed and chatted with us for quite a while and we all got
a laugh about my missing snow. These are the kinds of anniversaries we look
back on and laugh about and are not likely to forget. Well, I will never be able to
forget because Robert and I had fun bringing up my missing snow for the rest of
the weekend. Love and laughter will keep us together…and the three wineries we
went to the next day. And a Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.
To each new day’s adventure, Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
or find me on Facebook.
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In Remembrance To schedule an obituary in the County Times, submit text and picture to aldailey@countytimes.net by noon on Tuesdays
for publication on Thursdays. Any submissions received after this deadline may run in the following week’s edition.
Richard White, 62 Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation 2024, at 11:00 AM in St. Michael’s Catholic Joan Lacey, 89
Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. Church, Ridge, MD. Interment will follow at
Richard Anthony First Saint’s Community Church Cemetery, Joan Patricia
White, “Riddy”, 62, Marjorie Ridgell, 92 Ridge, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Welty Lacey, 89,
of Lexington Park, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. of Bushwood,
MD, formerly of Marjorie Ridgell, 92, of Scotland, MD, In lieu of flowers, please consider Maryland, peace-
Clinton, MD, passed passed away on November 15, 2024, in a donation to First Saints Community fully passed away at
away on November Scotland, MD. Born on October 5, 1932, Church Ridge Food Pantry, P.O. Box 95, home on Wednesday,
4, 2024, at his home. she was the daughter of the late Adelaide Leonardtown, MD 20650. November 13, 2024.
Born on April 3, and Linwood Trossbach. Marjorie was the Condolences may be made to the family Joan was born
1962, in Clinton, MD, loving wife of the late Charles E. Ridgell, Jr. at www.mgfh.com. on May 21, 1935, at
he was the son of the late Jacqueline Smith She is survived by her children, Beverly and Arrangements provided by the Mattingley- her family home on 39 New York Avenue,
and the late Robert Dennison White. Richard John A. Morrison III, Bonnie and Michael Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation NW, Washington, DC. She was the daughter
was the husband of Kimberly White, whom E. Kessler, and Ami and Charles E. Ridgell Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. of the late George Henry Welty and Lottie
he married in Pomfret, MD, on September 6, III, seven grandchildren, Leslie Morrison, May Adams Welty. Joan was the beloved
2003. In addition to his wife, he is survived Christopher Morrison, Gary Morrison, Dwight MacCrae, 83 wife of Thomas M. Lacey Jr. (affectionately
by his children, Michelle Aldrich, Madison Shaun Kessler, Candace Kotch, Emily known as Tucker), who preceded her in death
White, and Anthony White, all of Lexington Ridgell, and Charles Ridgell IV, and eight As inspired by Dylan on January 8, 2017. They were married on
Park, MD, his siblings, Roberta Parks of New great-grandchildren, Tyler Densford, Reid Thomas, David March 6, 1954, at Holy Angels Church in
Market, VA, Bob White of Indian Head, MD, Densford, Henry Densford, Asher Densford, “Dwight” MacRae Avenue, Maryland. Together, they enjoyed
and Annie Miller of Mechanicsville, MD, and Lucy Kessler, Luka Morrison, Julietta did not go gentle 62 years of marriage.
three grandchildren. Richard was preceded in Morrison, and Darcy Kotch. Marjorie was into that good night, Joan is survived by her daughter, Karen
death by his brother, Mike White. the sister of Nita Smith, Frances and Bill he raged against the Ann Lacey Fisher (David), along with her
Richard graduated from McDonough Trossbach, Hilda and Norris Trossbach, and dying of the light. two grandsons, Thomas Britton Fisher and
High School in 1980. He was a resident of Amy and Benedict Fenhagen. In addition Dwight passed Andrew David Fisher (Mackenzie). She is
Prince George’s County, MD from birth until to her parents and husband, she was pre- peacefully on Nov also survived by her sister-in-law, Alice
1983, when he moved to Mechanicsville, ceded in death by a daughter, Linda Ridgell, 13th, 2024. He loved life, he loved his wife, Lacey Mirth (Don), and many dear nieces
MD, and resided there until 2024 before as well as her sisters Hilda Hall and Addie and he loved his family and friends with all and nephews. Joan was predeceased by her
his move to Lexington Park, MD. Richard McBride, and a brother, George Trossbach. his heart. He was a fighter, he was a lover, he sisters Evelyn May Owens (Jim), Thelma
worked as a mason for 39 years, retiring in The family will receive friends on was the entire package. Dwight was raised Loretta Mattingly (Bob), Loraine Ann Lacey
2018. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, Tuesday, November 26, 2024, from 5:00 with old-school principles such as a hand- (Tommy), and Helen Virginia Oliver (Jimmy).
hunting, music, and sports. PM to 8:00 PM, with the Rosary followed shake and giving his word as his Scottish Raised in DC, Joan spent most of her
All services will be private. by prayers at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley- descendant father taught him. Dwight was a childhood on White Point in Bushwood,
Condolences may be made to the family Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, natural at everything he set his mind to. He Maryland, moving there after her father’s
at www.mgfh.com. MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be was faster than an alley cat, stronger than a retirement in 1952. Once married she moved
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley- celebrated on Wednesday, November 27, bear, and could outwit the best of the best. He back to Washington, DC, where she worked
was a self-made man and was fair and just as an account clerk for GEICO from 1954
to his fellow man along the way no matter until 1961. During those years there were
In Memory of the consequences. Dwight was an avid golfer many weekend trips to St. Mary’s County.
Mary Catherine Kane

and played in the blitz at Breton Bay for over They moved back to Bushwood, Maryland
half his life. He is one of few in this world (Maddox Road) in 1962 after building a
to have accomplished multiple hole-in-ones. house next to her parents. After raising her
Although, Dwight’s passion in life was golf, daughter, she returned back to the workforce
his true love was his family. He genuinely in 1978 where she would go on to spend 21
Sept. 18, 1924 – Nov. 22, 2019 loved spending time with the love of his life,
Georgia, and his three children, Stacie, Dave,
years as a GM Inventory Clerk at Ken Dixon
Automotive in Waldorf, Maryland. Her
and DD. Dwight loved babies and as grand- beloved husband, Tucker, was her boss. While
children came along his heart grew fonder. at Ken Dixon, she earned the nickname “Parts
Dwight was greater than life and instilled Mom”- a role she embraced with pride and
that in his family and everyone he ever met. dedication. She retired on September 5, 1999.
He was a true patriarch to a long-lasting tra- Throughout her life, Joan and Tucker
dition set by MacRae’s, Aldridge’s, Ellis’s, went on numerous trips, Hawaii being her
and Greer’s. Dwight’s legacy will carry on favorite destination. She made annual trips
his deep roots of family tradition and values, to Ocean City, Maryland, with a caravan of
“Fortitudine” (with courage). friends from the 7th District. She enjoyed her
Preceded before him his parents, Mac involvement with the 7th District Optimist
and Athena MacRae, his siblings, Delores Club alongside Tucker and their friends. She
Greer, Glenda Ellis, Kennith MacRae, Larry had wonderful memories of times spent on
MacRae, and a grandson Justin MacRae. He White Point with Loraine, Tommy, Ez, Jim
had eight grandchildren, and six great grand- and many nieces and nephews. She looked
children. Plus many cousins. He was born forward to the annual summer cookouts
in Marion, North Carolina on August 25, with her Baltimore relatives. Joan spent
1941. He graduated from Great Mills High many joyous moments with her extended
School in 1959. He loved the car business, Quade family at Quade’s Store. She loved
and the rental business. He was a member of her grandsons, routinely referring to them as
Lexington Park Baptist Church, then changed “her boys”, and loved being called Memaw.
membership to Leonardtown Baptist Church. On Tuesdays, you could find her at Sarah
In lieu of flowers contributions may be Jean Pingleton’s house where she delighted
made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. in playing cards with the girls. Joan loved
Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 life, family, friends and the American flag.
or online at: https://act.alz.org/site/Donation In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
Condolences to the family may be made made to A Community That Shares (ACTS),
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com P.O. Box 54, Bushwood, MD 20618, or
Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral to Hospice at St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625,
Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD20650.
Reg. Or Brown Sugar
Smithfield Spiral Fresh Smithfield
Sliced Half Ham Shank Half Smoked
2.98
St. Mary’s County Times
Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 21, 2024 Corned Ham 17
3.19
Ham Portions
1.98
HAPPY
Lb.
Lb. Lb.
Reg. Or Brown Sugar

Smithfield Spiral Fresh Smithfield
Sliced Half Ham Shank Half Smoked
2.98 3.19
Corned USDA
Ham
1.693.19
Ham Pack Portions
1.989.98 6.98
Fresh Fresh, Bone In USDA Inspected Inspected 75% Lean, 10-Lb. Chub 73% Lean, Family Sold In 2-Lb. Box 15-Oz., Selected
Butt Half Whole Boston Butt Bone-n Fresh Ground Holten’s Hormel
3.59 2.98 2.98 3.48

Corned Ham Corned Ham Pork Roast Pork Butt Steaks Ground Beef Beef Smashed Burgers Entrees
Lb.
Lb. Lb.
Lb. Lb. Lb. Lb. Lb. Lb.
27-Oz., Hot Or Mild Certified Angus Beef Certified Angus Beef Certified Angus Beef Fresh Large 1-Lb., 16/20-Ct., Jumbo Delicious!
Swaggerty’s Farm Whole New Boneless New York Whole Boneless Cod Fillets Snow Crab Southern Seas Raw Catfish
5.98
4.98 8.99 9.98 12.98 9.98 7.98 5.98 4.98
Sausage Patties York Strip Strip Steaks Ribeye Loin Clusters EZ Peel Shrimp Fillets
FINAL PRICE
5.98
SALE PRICE
DIGITAL COUPON
1.00Butt 4.98
Fresh Fresh, Bone In USDA Inspected USDA Inspected 75% Lean, 10-Lb. Chub 73% Lean, Family Pack Sold In 2-Lb. Box 15-Oz., Selected
Half
OFF ONE Whole Lb. Boston Butt Lb. Bone-n Lb. Fresh Lb. Ground Lb. Holten’s Hormel Lb.
3.59 3.19 /$1.69 2.98 2.98 3.48 9.98 6.98

Corned Ham Corned Ham Pork Roast Pork Butt Steaks Ground Beef Beef Smashed Burgers Entrees
Farmers Finest
FAR
FARM M
NC Grown 5-Lb. Bag
Large Stalk 7-Inch, Florist Quality
Orange Flesh Creamy Red Or
Celery
1.48
Sweet Potatoes White Potatoes Beautiful Holiday
4 1 2 7
Lb. Lb. Lb. Lb. Lb. Lb. Color Poinsettias
/$ to
Lb.
TABLE
TABLE 7.98
Farm To Table
27-Oz., Hot Or Mild Certified Angus Beef Certified Angus Beef Certified Angus Beef EasternFresh
Granny Smith, Large
Farmers Finest
Fresh 1-Lb., 16/20-Ct., Jumbo
Tender Asparagus
Delicious!
2.98
Swaggerty’s Farm Whole New Boneless New York Whole Boneless Cod Fillets
McIntosh Apples and Snow Crab Southern Seas Raw Catfish
5.984.98 8.99 9.98 12.98 9.98 7.98 5.98 4.98

Sausage Patties York Strip Strip Steaks Ribeye Loin Rome Apples Clusters EZ Peel Shrimp Fillets
1.28
12-Oz. Bag
FINAL PRICE
5.98
SALE PRICE
Ocean Spray
Cranberries
1-Lb. Pkg, Lb.
2.28
DIGITAL COUPON Bolthouse Farms
1.00 4.98 Lb. Sweet Peeled
Lb. Lb. Lb.Lb. Lb. Lb.
2/$3
OFF ONE
Baby Carrots
Farmers Finest
FAFAVORITES
FARM R M
NC Grown 5-Lb. Bag
Large Stalk 7-Inch, Florist Quality
Orange Flesh Creamy Red Or
FAMILY
Celery
1.48
Sweet Potatoes White Potatoes Beautiful Holiday
4 1 2 7
Color Poinsettias
/$ /$
6.5-Oz., SelectedLb.
T
TABLE
AB
to
LE 52-Oz., Selected
7.98 32-Oz. 8-Oz., Reg Or Low Fat 45-Oz., Selected 16-Oz. Reg. Or Light 16-Oz., Salted Or Unsalted 6-Ct., Selected
Farm To Table
Reddi Wip Simply Kraft Kraft Philadelphia Country Crock Daisy Food Club Bay’s English
2 243 2 287 8.98 2 5 5.98 2 243 2 287 2 6

Cream Juice Velveeta Loaf Cream Cheese Bar Spread Sour Cream Butter Quarters Muffins
/$/$ /$ /$ /$ /$/$ /$ /$ /$
FINAL PRICE FINAL PRICE FINAL PRICE FINAL PRICE
2/$4
SALE PRICE
2/$4 2/$8
SALE PRICE SALE PRICE
2/$8
SALE PRICE
DIGITAL COUPON DIGITAL COUPON DIGITAL COUPON DIGITAL COUPON
1.00
OFF TWO
2/3 1.00
OFF TWO
2/7 1.00
OFF TWO
2/3
Farmers Finest
Fresh
1.00
OFF TWO
2/7
Eastern Granny Smith, Tender Asparagus
2/$2/$52.98
7 To 8-Oz., Selected 6 To 8-Ct. Selected 14 To 16.5-Oz., Selected 32-Oz., Selected McIntosh2-Ct.
Apples and 12-Oz., Selected 30-Oz., Selected 12-Oz.
Kraft Shredded Pillsbury Nestle Toll House Coffeemate Reynolds Heinz Miracle Heinz Seafood
Rome Apples
2/$5 2/$6 2/$28/$7 2/$28/$7 1.282.78 5.48 2/$5

Or Chunk Cheese
12-Oz. Bag Biscuits Cookie Dough Creamer Turkey Bags Gravy Whip Cocktail Sauce
FINAL PRICE FINAL PRICE FINAL PRICE FINAL PRICE
3 3.48
Ocean Spray
2 8
SALE PRICE
2/$5
SALE PRICE
2/$8
SALE PRICE
5.48
Lb.
SALE PRICE
1-Lb./$ Pkg,
Cranberries
2.28
Bolthouse Farms
DIGITAL COUPON DIGITAL COUPON DIGITAL COUPON DIGITAL COUPON
Sweet 1.00 Peeled 2/7 1.00 2/7 Lb. 2.00 2/3 2.00 3.48
2/$3/$
OFF TWO OFF TWO OFF TWO OFF ONE
Baby Carrots
8-Oz., Selected 30-Oz., Selected 1.5 To 4.1-Oz., Selected 8 To 16-Oz., Selected 8 To 16-Oz., Selected 10.4 To 10.7-Oz., Selected 6-Oz. 6.5 To 8.5-Oz., Selected
Kraft Grated Kraft Idahoan Barilla Barilla General Mills French’s Crispy Nabisco
4.48
Real Mayo
4.98 2 3FAMILY 2.78 FAVORITES

2.78 2.98 4.28 2/$28
Parmesan Cheese Potatoes Pasta Pasta Cereal Fried Onions Snack Crackers
FINAL PRICE FINAL PRICE
3.48 2.48
4.48
SALE PRICE
FINAL PRICE
4.98
SALE PRICE
6
2/$8
SALE PRICE
DIGITAL COUPON DIGITAL COUPON

/$
1.50 2.00
DIGITAL COUPON
OFF ONE
3.48 OFF ONE
2.48 2.00
OFF TWO
2/6
6.5-Oz.,
11-Oz., Selected
Reg. Or Mini 52-Oz., Selected
12-Oz., 32-Oz. Or 30-Oz.
29-Oz. Pumpkin 8-Oz., Reg Selected
128-Oz., Or Low Fat 45-Oz., Selected
15.25-Oz., Selected 8.816-Oz. Reg. Or
To 13.7-Oz., Light
Selected 16-Oz., Salted
40-Oz., Or Unsalted
Selected 6-Ct.,4-Lb.
Selected
Reddi Wip
Nilla Simply
Carnation LibbyKraft
Pumpkin Kraft Arizona
Philadelphia Country
Duncan Crock
Hines Daisy
Ritz Food Club
Crisco Bay’s
FoodEnglish
Club
43
2 29 21.78
287 8.98
3.98 2 5
3.48 5.98
2 3 2 24753 2 287
3.98 2/$6
3.18
Cream
Wafers Juice Milk
Evaporated Velveeta Loaf
Pie Mix Cream Cheese
Tea Bar Spread
Classic Cake Mix Sour Cream
Crackers Butter
CookingQuarters
Oil Muffins
Sugar
/$ /$ /$ /$ /$ /$/$ /$ /$
FINAL PRICE
FINAL PRICE FINAL PRICE FINAL PRICE
PRICE
2/$/$7
FINAL PRICE
2/$49
SALE PRICE
PRICE
FINAL
2/$47
SALE PRICE
PRICE
2/$8
SALE SALE PRICE
2/$8
SALE SALE PRICE
DIGITALCOUPON
DIGITAL COUPON DIGITAL COUPON DIGITAL COUPON
COUPON
2.00
DIGITAL COUPON
1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00

DIGITAL
OFFTWO
OFF TWO 2/3
2/7 OFF TWO
2/7 2.00
OFF TWO
OFF TWO
2/3
2/5 OFF TWO
2/7
9.27To
To19.6-Oz., Selected
8-Oz., Selected 66-Oz., Selected
To 8-Ct. Selected 8-Oz.Selected
14 To 16.5-Oz., 12-Oz.
32-Oz., Selected 32-Oz.,2-Ct.
Selected 4 12-Oz.,
To 9-Oz., Selected
Selected 14 30-Oz.,
To 16-Oz., Selected
Selected 14-Oz.
12-Oz.
KraftJell-O
Shredded Stove Top
Pillsbury Maxwell
Nestle TollHouse
House Jet Puffed
Coffeemate Swanson
Reynolds Keebler
Heinz Duncan
MiracleHines Borden
HeinzEagle Brand
Seafood
3.48
2 5 2 26
53 4.98
2 287 2 28
47 2.28
2.78 2 253 2 3.48
4
5.48 2/$6
5
Or No Bake
Chunk Mix
Cheese Stuffing
BiscuitsMix Instant Coffee
Cookie Dough Marshmallows
Creamer Broth
Turkey Bags Pie Crusts
Gravy Frosting
Whip Condensed Milk
Cocktail Sauce
/$ /$ /$ /$ /$ /$ /$ /$/$ /$
FINAL PRICE FINAL PRICE FINAL PRICE FINAL PRICE FINAL PRICE
2/$5
SALE PRICE
2/$8
SALE PRICE
2/$5
SALE PRICE
2/$8
SALE PRICE
5.48
SALE PRICE
DIGITAL COUPON DIGITAL COUPON DIGITAL COUPON
2.00
OFF TWO
2/3 1.00
OFF TWO
2/7 1.00
OFF TWO
2/7 2.00
OFF TWO
2/3 2.00OFF ONE
3.48
8-Oz.,
15.5Selected
To 24-Oz., Selected 30-Oz., Selected 1.5 To 4.1-Oz., Selected
14.5 To 15-Oz., Selected 8 To 16-Oz.,
64-Oz., SelectedSelected 8 To 16-Oz.,
22.6 Selected
To 25.9-Oz., Selected 10.4 To 10.7-Oz., Selected
5-Lb. Selected 6-Oz. 6.5 To 8.5-Oz.,
.3 To 3.9-Oz., Selected
Selected
Kraft Grated
Ragu Kraft Le Sueur Idahoan Barilla
Ocean Spray Barilla
Folgers General Mills Pillsbury French’s Crispy Nabisco
Jell-O Gelatin
4.48
Real Mayo Canned Vegetables Potatoes
4.98
2.28 2.481.782 3 22.78
5 2.78
9.98 2.983.48 4.28 4 25286
Parmesan Cheese
Pasta Sauce JuicePasta Pasta
Ground Coffee Cereal Flour Fried Onions Snack Crackers
Or Pudding
/$ /$ /$/$/$
3.48
4.48
SALE PRICE
FINAL PRICE
4.98
SALE PRICE
2/$8
SALE PRICE
1.50 2.00
DIGITAL COUPON
OFF ONE
3.48 OFF ONE
2.48 2.00
OFF TWO
2/6
3.7 To Reg.
11-Oz., 5.98-Oz. Maxwell House Or 12-Oz., Selected14 To 16-Oz., Selected
Or Mini 29-Oz. Pumpkin Or 30-Oz. 128-Oz.,
5 To 6-Oz., Selected
Selected 15.25-Oz., SelectedSelected
10.5 To 11.25-Oz., 8.8 To 13.7-Oz., Selected 40-Oz., Selected
4.75 To 8-Oz., Selected 4-Lb.
8.5 To 9-Oz., Selected
Nilla Gevalia Carnation Kraft Libby Pumpkin Arizona
Pam Cooking Duncan Hines
Campbell’s Ritz Lay’s Chips Crisco Food Club
Fritos
26.98
9 1.78 2 253.98 3.48 22 33 2 2 75 3.98 2/$
3.18
K-Cup Coffee
3.48 5
Wafers Evaporated Milk Dressing Pie Mix Spray Tea ClassicCanned
Cake MixSoups Crackers Cooking Oil Can Dips Sugar
/$ /$ /$ /$/$ /$/$
FINAL PRICE
2/$7
2/$9
SALE PRICE
2/$7
SALE PRICE
4
2/$5
SALE PRICE
DIGITAL COUPON
2.00
DIGITAL COUPON
2.00
DIGITAL COUPON
OFF TWO 2/7 1.00

OFF TWO OFF TWO
2/5
9.2 To 19.6-Oz., Selected

Jell-O
6-Oz., Selected
Stove Top
8-Oz.
Maxwell House
12-Oz.
Jet Puffed WE ACCEPT:
32-Oz., Selected
Swanson Keebler 2386014Hollywood
4 To 9-Oz., Selected To 16-Oz., Selected
Duncan Hines Road, 14-Oz.
Borden Eagle Brand
3.48 2/$253 4.98 2/$4 2.28 2/$5 2/$4 2/$6

No Bake Mix Stuffing Mix Instant Coffee Marshmallows Broth Pie Crusts Frosting Condensed Milk
PRICES GOOD FINAL
FROM
PRICE Hollywood, MD 20636 • 301-475-2531
2/$December
5
SALE PRICE
November 20 THRU /$ 3, 2024 DIGITAL COUPON STORE HOURS:

2.00 2/3 OFF TWO
Monday - Saturday 7am to 9 pm • SUNDAY 8 am to 7 pm
15.5 To 24-Oz., Selected 14.5 To 15-Oz., Selected 64-Oz., Selected 22.6 To 25.9-Oz., Selected 5-Lb. Selected .3 To 3.9-Oz., Selected
Ragu Le Sueur Ocean Spray Folgers Pillsbury Jell-O Gelatin
Pasta Sauce Canned Vegetables Juice Ground Coffee Flour Or Pudding
18 CALENDARS St. Mary’s County Times Thursday, November 21, 2024
St. Mary's Community Calendar

To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
Thu, Nov 21 at maryvaughan0521@gmail.com Company that revels in the anarchy of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Please enter from side of building. childhood, the power of imagination and
Table Talk: A Group for Women! the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the
SMTMD HomeSpun CoffeeHouse— a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department.
Patuxent Presbyterian Church
Open Mic original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has Stop by our kitchen and grab lunch while
23421 Kingston Creek Rd., California
won 47 international awards and contin- you shop! Stuffed ham sold by the pound
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Christ Episcopal ChurchParish Hall
ues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages or sandwich as well as other lunch choices.
37497 Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico
Table Talk: A Group for Women! Ladies, around the world. Check out the BAKE TABLE too. All ven-
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
join us on Thursday, November 21st at 7:00 Visit www.newtowneplayers.org/tickets. dor spaces are sold out!
p.m. in the the Fellowship Hall for salads Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are html for tickets
& conversation! Walk-ins welcome, but warmly welcomed to perform their favorite Show Times: Thursdays-Saturdays 8
RSVPs preferred to Laura Rhodes, Small tunes. Doors open at 7 pm with performances PM, Sundays 3 PM. Please note that there Mon, Nov 25
Groups Director at: paxpressg@paxpres. beginning promptly at 7:30 PM. Admission will be NO show on Thanksgiving Day on
org. is $8; performers are admitted free of Thursday, November 28th. Commission on Aging
charge. Contact Chris Dudley in advance **Our Sensory Friendly Performance
Garvey Senior Activity Center
(ccdudley@rocketmail.com) to sign up as will be Thursday, December 12th at 7:00pm.
Fri, Nov 22 a performer. Info: smtmd2@gmail.com, Adults $20; Special Discount Groups
23115 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown
1 p.m. to 3p.m.
www.smtmd.org/#/open-mic-night/ $17; Children 6-11 $15; Under 5 free (not
8 Person Pitch Tournament recommended for young children). NTP The Commission on Aging provides the
Roald Dahl’s Matilda: the Musical Members $16 Commissioners of St. Mary’s County with
St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge #2092
advice and assistance concerning county
22649 FDR Blvd., Great Mills Newtowne Theatre
programs and resources offered for the
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. 21744 South Coral Dr., Lexington Park
8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Sun, Nov 24 senior residents of St. Mary’s County and
Sign-up starts at 6pm Games begin at 7pm. how to work with the community to develop
$20 buy in Cash prize dependant on num- Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Fall Craft Show awareness and understanding of the prob-
ber of entrants. Cash bar available. Proceeds Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s lems and concerns of the senior population.
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department
benefit St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge #2092 Matilda The Musical is the captivating
24801 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood
For additional information contact Mary masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare
UPCOMING EVENTS
Robots are A-MAZE-ing! building. When was it built, why was it something fun to share with family and Anime Club
STEM Fun replaced? Smithsonian Environmental Ar- friends during the festivities! Materials Do you like anime or manga? Join us
We’ll learn some basic coding con- chaeology Laboratory teamed with mem- will be provided. This program is meant for this month’s anime club meeting
cepts, build mazes, and code instruc- bers of the Friends of Jerusalem Mills and for adults, but no prior skills in crafting are at Leonardtown Library on Tuesday,
tions for our Botley robots to find the Archeological Society of the Northern needed. Register on www.stmalib.org. December 3 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. We
their way through. Please register Chesapeake to find the answers. This il- will watch a movie, then have a brief
each child attending. Charlotte Hall lustrated talk introduces the preserved St. Mary’s County Library discussion after. Refreshments will be
Library, Saturday, November 23 from mill village of which the Lee-Pullen House Closed for Thanksgiving provided. This month’s shows:
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. No coding experience is a part, the reasons for our investigation, All locations of the St. Mary’s County Li- • Nichijou - My Ordinary Life
required; this program is intended for our results, and our future goals. This pre- brary will closed at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, • Bananya
beginners in the lower elementary sentation will be held live over Zoom. It will November 27 and will remain closed on • Clean Freak!
grades. Register on www.stmalib.org. also be recorded and uploaded to the St. Thursday and Friday, November 28 – 29 Ages 16+; under 16 permitted with
Mary’s County Library YouTube channel. in observance of Thanksgiving and Na- parent or guardian. Register on www.
Beneath the Floorboards: Register on www.stmalib.org. tive American Heritage Day. All locations stmalib.org.
Archaeology at Jerusalem Mills will be open on Saturday, November 30.
Come join us for a virtual archaeol- Adult Crafternoon: Wayne Karlin Presents “The
ogy presentation! Guest speaker Dr. Turkey Centerpieces Afterschool Adventurer’s Club Genizah” : Local Author Talk
Jim Gibb will explain archaeological Do you love making art and trying out A monthly get together for tabletop gam- Wayne Karlin will present his latest
findings from a historical mill village in new projects? Come hang out and make ing aimed at teens with a persistent world. novel, “The Genizah,” and discuss the
Harford County, MD. This is a virtual crafts without the pressure to be per- Lexington Park Library, Monday, Decem- Holocaust backgrounds of the novel
event on Monday, November 25 from fect at Leonardtown Library on Tuesday, ber 2 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. First session at- at Lexington Park Library on Saturday,
7 – 8 p.m. Excavations beneath the November 26 from 2 - 3:30 p.m. We’ll be tendees will get to make their characters, December 7 from 2 – 4 p.m. Wayne will
floor of a kitchen addition to a house of making the perfect Thanksgiving center- name their group, and pick what game we reveal the process of turning family his-
uncertain date at Jerusalem Mills, Gun- piece: a popsicle stick turkey! Much like play! The adventures will be chronicled in tory into fiction for The Genizah. Karlin
powder Falls State Park, revealed more drawings of hand-turkeys, many of us our teen section on a board maintained by is the author of nine novels, a short
than decades of domestic debris, some made these or similar crafts as children the teen adventurers themselves! Register story collection, and three non-fiction
dating to the early 19th century. A stone preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving. on www.stmalib.org. books. Register on www.stmalib.org.
foundation clearly indicated an earlier Relive part of your childhood and create
2-Ct., Selected 48-Oz., Selected 8-Oz., Selected 10 To 17-Oz., Cinnamon Rolls Or Selected 12-Oz.
Pillsbury Breyers Cool Whip Sister Schubert’s Anne’s Flat
3.28 2 28 7 2 243 Cool Savings 6

2.78 2
Pie Shells Ice Cream Topping Yeast Rolls Dumplings
2 8 /$ /$ /$ /$ Times /$
2/$4 County
SALE PRICE SALE PRICE
/$
Thursday, November 21, 2024 DIGITAL COUPON
St. Mary’s
DIGITAL COUPON
19
1.00 OFF TWO
2/7
1.00 OFF TWO
2/3
12.84 To 16-Oz., Selected 7 To 8-Oz., Selected

2-Ct., Selected 7.5-Oz., Selected
48-Oz., Selected 28 To 40-Oz., Selected
8-Oz., Selected 128-Oz.,
10 Selected
To 17-Oz., Cinnamon Rolls Or Selected
Mrs. T’s Green Pillsbury
Giant Totino’s
Breyers Stouffer’s
Cool Whip Milo’s Famous
Sister Schubert’s
2.98 53.28
5 21.00
28 5/$28/$7 8.48 3.48
Pierogies Vegetables Pizza Rolls Family Size Topping
Entrees Sweet Yeast
Tea Rolls
26.48
243 2.78
Pie Shells Ice Cream
/$ 2/$ /$ /$
SALE PRICEFINAL PRICEPRICE
8.48
SALE PRICE
FINAL PRICE FINAL
2 4
SALE PRICE
/$ /$
DIGITAL DIGITAL
COUPON
2.00
DIGITAL COUPON COUPON
OFF TWO
2/7
1.00
OFF ONE OFF TWO 6.48
2/3
White Or Yellow
Bakery & Deli Fresh
Original Or Honey Sliced To Order! 48-Oz.
Kretschmar Kretschmar Corner Shop Cuts Double Layer
American Turkey Golden Roasted Coconut Cake
5.98 7.98 5/$7.98 2/$5 11.982.00

Cheese Off The Bone
12.84 To 16-Oz., Selected
Turkey
7 To 8-Oz., Selected 7.5-Oz., Selected 28 To 40-Oz., Selected
Mrs. T’s Green Giant Totino’s Stouffer’s
2.98 5 8.48
Pierogies Vegetables Pizza Rolls Family Size Entrees
FINAL PRICE
6.48
8.48
SALE PRICE
Lb. Lb. Lb.

DIGITAL COUPON
8-In. 8-In. Pumpkin Or 19.5-Oz., Selected 24-Ct., Original Or Savory Butter

6.48
Baked Baked Dutch Apron Kings Hawaiian
OFF ONE
Bakery
6.48 & Deli6.98
Fresh
Pecan Pie Sweet Potato Pie Cake Rolls Rolls
5.98 4.48
White Or Yellow Original Or Honey Sliced To Order! 48
Wine, Liquor and Beer

Kretschmar Kretschmar Corner Shop Cuts Doubl
American Turkey Golden Roasted Cocon
5.98 7.98 7.98 11.

Cheese Off The Bone Turkey
Lb. Lb. Lb.

12-Oz. Cans 12-Oz., Bottles 8-In. 10-Oz., Cans 8-In. Pumpkin Or 12-Oz. Cans 19.5-Oz., Selected
8-Pack Cans, Variety 24-Ct., Original
30-Pack 12-Pack Baked 24-Pack Baked 30-Pack Dutch Crown
Apron Royal Kings H
24.99 17.99 20.99 24.99 17.99

Coors Light Modelo Especial Budweiser Miller Lite Whisky Lemonade
Pecan Pie Sweet Potato Pie Cake Rolls Ro
5.98 4.48 6.48 6.9

Wine,30.99
Liquor and
46.99Beer
750mL 1.75L 750mL 1.75L 1.75L All Flavors
Crown Royal Basil Hayden The Glenlivet Tito’s Jameson
2/$5099 79.99 59.99

Canadian Whiskey Straight Bourbon 12 Yr Single Malt Whisky Vodka Irish Whiskey
12-Oz. Cans 12-Oz., Bottles 10-Oz., Cans 12-Oz. Cans 8-Pac

30-Pack 12-Pack 24-Pack 30-Pack Cro
24.99 17.99 20.99 24.99 17

1.75L 1.75L Coors Light Modelo
1.75L Gold Or Especial 750mL Budweiser Miller LiteOr
750mL, Reposado Whi
Jack Daniel’s Canadian Club Bacardi Courvoisier Olmeca Altos
39.99 17.99 21.99 31.99 25.99

Whiskey 1858 Whiskey Superior Rum Cognac vs Silver Tequila
750mL 1.75L 750mL 1.75L 1.75L

Crown Royal Basil Hayden The Glenlivet Tito’s Jam
2/$5099 79.99 59.99 30.99 4

750mL 750mL Canadian Whiskey Straight
750mL, Select Bourbon
Varieties 750mL 12 Yr Single Malt Whisky 750mL Vodka Irish
Skrewball Peanut Ruffino Barefoot Chocolate Shop Hess Select
18.99 11.99 5.99 11.99 13.99

Butter Whiskey Lumina Prosecco Wine Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon
1.75L
Jack Daniel’s
1.75L
Canadian Club
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Calvert Community Calendar

To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
Thu, Nov 21 Enjoy a photo op at Simply Social Event Co. Make your Saturday afternoon memorable 4100 5th St., North Beach
Enter for a chance to win an exciting grand by coming to visit with our very own Pop 6:30-8 p.m.
Children’s Art Night prize for visiting every location. Star “Poppie,” our Virginia Opossum. You
can join the Poppie paparazzi in the museum Do you stream Korean dramas, listen to
Calvert Library Fairview Branch
lobby with one of our educational interpret- K-pop or enjoy other Asian pop culture?
8120 Southern Maryland Blvd., Owings
6-7 p.m.
Sat, Nov 23 ers, learn all kinds of fun possum facts, and Discover a world of pop culture and vibrant
visit our Museum Store for possum fan gear. history whether it be Japanese, Chinese,
Have a child in your life that loves art and Holiday Extravaganza Since the welfare of our animals is our pri- Himalayan, Korean, Filipino or something in
just can’t get enough? Calvert Library has a mary concern, Poppie’s ability to visit with between. Connect with others and discover
North Beach VFD Auxiliary
program for you! Join Calvert Library in a her adoring public may occasionally be sub- new Asian dramas & films. All fans are wel-
8536 Bayside Road
special event focusing on the BIPOC artist ject to change on short notice. come! Walk-ins are welcome! Ages: 16+.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Jacob Lawrence. We will explore the art- 410-257-2411. https://CalvertLibrary.info.
work of Jacob Lawrence and create artwork 12th annual event. Charities and vendors.
of our own using his style. This event is for 50.50 raffle. Food available for purchase. Sun, Nov 24 Book Discussion
children in K-5th grade. For additional information call ot text
Calvert Library (Online)
Brenda Buck at 240-375-2892 before 9 p.m. Beyond the Displays: Artifact Stories
8-9 p.m.
Social Security: Retirement
Calvert Marine Museum
Information Christmas Bazaar Join us this month to discuss Hello Beautiful
1:30 p.m.
by Ann Napolitano. 410-535-0291 or 301-
Calvert Library Zoom Our Lady Star of the Sea
Discover the history behind the emblem 855-1862. https://CalvertLibrary.info.
5:30-6:30 p.m. 92 Alexander Lane, Solomons
from a paddle wheel boat, the tools found
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
We invite you to this virtual presentation in the blacksmith shop, and the Gov. R. M.
to learn more about retirement eligibility The Christmas Bazaar features vendors, McLane name board. Hear captivating sto- Thu, Nov 28
requirements, family benefits, options, and crafters, large indoor yard sale in Grannie’s ries about WWII’s impact on the Solomons
the application process. 410-535-0291 or Basement, concessions, bake sale, silent community and uncover hidden pictures Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K
301-855-1862. https://CalvertLibrary.info. auctmon and a special visit from Santa! within the museum murals. It’s a unique
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
opportunity to delve into local history and
10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard
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Fri, Nov 22 Calvert Library Prince Frederick
with museum admission.
7 a.m.
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Veteran Services Program and enjoy this annual holiday tradition!
Southern Pines Senior Center
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Mon, Nov 25 Race begins and ends at the pavilion.
Play the popular miniature strategy table-
20 Appeal Lane, Lusby
top game. Come in for casual play. Don’t Monday Night Movie Musing
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
know how? This is the perfect place to learn.
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ServingTogether to provide support twice a Children’s Theatre of Southern This month’s movies are: Eve’s Bayou
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month, every second Wednesday and fourth Maryland Presents: Sweeney Todd (1997) & King of New York (1990). Both
November 29, 2024 – January 1, 2025
Friday. Walk-ins are encouraged. No appoint- are available on Hoopla through Calvert
Calvert Middle School
ment is necessary. Visit https://servingtogeth- Library. Watch the movie before the Hybrid A must-see holiday tradition for the entire
655 Chesapeake Blvd., Prince Frederick
erproject.org/calvert for more information. event and join us for a lively discussion on family! Enjoy a stroll through the gardens
1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Monday night. Please register to receive to see the magical holiday lights display.
Pink Friday: A Celebration of Small This special adaptation of Stephen an emailed link to the Zoom event an hour In addition there will be holiday shopping,
Businesses in Solomons! Sondheim’s iconic musical tells the chilling before it begins. 410-535-0291 or 301-855- festive exhibits and food available for pur-
tale of Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber 1862. https://CalvertLibrary.info chase at food trucks on-site. Advanced
Solomons
of Fleet Street, in a way that’s crafted for times-entry tickets are required for mem-
12- 8 p.m.
young performers and audiences. bers and non-members! Check website
Pink Friday, launched nationwide in 2020, Tue, Nov 26 for special nights and food truck schedule
encourages everyone to shop small FIRST Pop-in with Poppie TBD. Closed on some evenings, please
during the holiday season. Explore Solomons Hallyu Club check website for updated schedule. This
Calvert Marine Museum
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1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch
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7 LOCAL NEWS Calvert County Times Thursday, November 21, 2024
What’s Coming to Calvert

The following list of pending Category Lot 3R in the Calvert County Industrial concept submittal was accepted August
1 site plans was presented to the Calvert Park, zoned Light Industrial. Proposed 28, 2024. Agent: COA Barrett
County Planning Commission at their Nov. redevelopment of a portion of the 4.5- 4. CSPR-143166, Prince Frederick
20 meeting. That means that the proposals acre lot by demolishing the existing Assisted Living & Memory
are on the list for consideration by the plan- office and constructing a new two- Care Facility located on the
ning commission at a future meeting. The story office building in its place. It is approx. 22-acre property adjacent
meeting was in a hybrid form, both virtu- further proposed to repave the southern to 3 Armory Road, in Prince
ally and in person at the Harriet E. Brown portion of the site and to construct a Frederick, MD and is zoned
Community Center (HEBCC), 901 Dares storage warehouse and wall to segre- Prince Frederick Town Center/
Beach Road, Prince Frederick gate parking between the storage build- Old Town Transition Sub-
1. CSPR-143116, 145 Adelina Business ing yard & adjacent flex space tenants. Area. The project consists
Office located at 145 Adelina Road, A total of 6,524 sf of new construction of a two-story Assisted
Prince Frederick, combining Parcel with a total disturbance of 1.2-acres is Living and a one-story
120 and Parcel 250, Lot 2 for a total proposed and the amenities will utilize Memory Care facility
of 2.44 acres zoned Rural Commercial. public water and sewer. The concept totaling 69,251 sq. ft. and 98
Proposed remodeling of existing struc- submittal was accepted December 20, total beds, as well as 20 residential,
ture for use as an office and construc- 2023. Agent: COA Barrett 3) age restricted cottages (10 duplex
tion of a new 7,400-sf, two-story 3. CSPR-143186, CCIP Lot 37 – Flex units). The development proposes to
building for business-related storage Space located at 5241 Cutter Court, utilize public water and sewer. The con-
with associated parking area required Prince Frederick, Lot 37 in the Calvert cept submittal was accepted September
for the two buildings. This project will County Industrial Park, zoned Light 25, 2024. Agent: COA Barrett Concept submittals have been removed
utilize private well and septic. The con- Industrial. Proposed development No major subdivisions are currently from this list. There is no assurance that
cept submittal was accepted December of 34,000 sf flex space comprised of under review for Planning Commission those projects will reach Preliminary Plan
20, 2023. Agent: COA Barrett fourteen tenant spaces with disturbed consideration. status. If/when they do, they will be placed
2. CSPR-143112, CCIP Lot 3R located at acreage of 2.75 acres. The amenities Please check next month’s agenda for any on this list under their Preliminary Plan
171 Skipjack Road, Prince Frederick, will utilize public water and sewer. The new additions to this list project number.
CALVERT COUNTY POLICE BLOTTER

During the week of November 4, 2024 Office located at Island Road in Prince Frederick, for the report Sheriff’s Office. Deputies observed a knife
– November 10, 2024, Calvert County 11780 HG Trueman of a property destruction. The complainant in plain view and secured it, along with a
Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to Road in Lusby, for advised sometime between 7 p.m. and 10:30 second knife found on Blackwell’s person.
1,990 calls for service throughout the com- the report of an p.m., an unknown suspect(s) slashed two rear Blackwell refused sobriety tests and con-
munity including, but not limited to: intoxicated driver. tires on the victim’s vehicle. The estimated tinued to make threats. He was arrested
• Check Welfare / Mental Health – 68 Upon arrival, con- value of damaged property is $500.00. without further incident and transported
• Disorderly –17 tact was made with to the Calvert County Detention Center
• Domestics – 28 Francis Matthew Theft: 24-85740 On November 7, 2024, where he was charged with Trespassing:
• Motor Vehicle Crashes – 48 Wallace, Jr., 42 of Deputy T. Bowen responded to the 8100 Private Property, Second-Degree Assault,
• Patrol Checks / School Checks – 809 Francis Matthew Wallace, Jr. Lusby. During the block of Moffat Run in Chesapeake Beach, Disorderly Conduct, Threat/Injure a
• Suspicious Persons / Vehicles – 25 encounter, a strong for the report of a theft. The complainant State Official, Threats of Mass Violence,
• Traffic Complaints – 65 odor of alcohol was emitting from Wallace’s advised an unknown suspect(s) stole the grill Harassment, and Stalking.
• 911 Hang Ups – 61 person. Further investigation revealed a from the front of the victim’s vehicle. The
• ARRESTS – 47 search incident to arrest revealed a folded estimated value of stolen property is $100.00. Trespassing:
dollar bill containing suspected cocaine res- 24-85031 On
CDS Violation: idue. Wallace was transported to the Calvert Theft: 24-85743 On November 7, 2024, November 14, 2024,
24-86173 On County Detention Center and charged with Deputy T. Bowen responded to the 3600 Deputy Fleenor was
November 8, 2024, CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia, CDS: block of 27th Street in Chesapeake Beach, patrolling Kellam’s
Deputy Tunnell Possession-Not Cannabis, Disorderly for the report of a theft from a vehicle. The Field located at
conducted a traffic Conduct, DWI, Negligent Driving, Reckless complainant advised an unknown suspect(s) 3915 Gordon
stop on a vehicle Driving, and other traffic-related charges. stole a wallet and a Galaxy tablet from the Stinnett Ave in
for operating with- victim’s unlocked truck parked outside of Chesapeake Beach.
out the required tag Damaged Property: 24-85380 On his residence. The estimated value of stolen Leroy Maurice Harrod Leroy Maurice
lights along Rt. 231 November 6, 2024, DFC Plant responded property is $1,100. Harrod, 24 of no
Nichole Lynn Ward and Prince Frederick to the Prince Frederick Animal Hospital fixed address, was observed riding on the
Blvd. in Prince located at 60 Stafford Road in Prince Threats: 24-85783 back of an electric scooter in the parking
Frederick. During the stop, the driver, iden- Frederick, for the report of damaged prop- On November 7, lot. Harrod was found to have an active tres-
tified as Nichole Lynn Ward, 36 of Prince erty. The complainant advised a 30” arrow 2024, at approxi- pass order in place for that location. Harrod
Frederick, was unable to provide a valid was discovered stuck in an exterior wall of mately 5:30 p.m., was placed into custody and charged with
driver’s license. Pill bottles were observed the building. The estimated value of dam- Calvert County Trespassing: Private Property.
in plain view inside the vehicle, prompting aged property is $1000.00. Sheriff’s Deputies
further investigation. A search of the vehi- responded to a tres- Editor’s Note: The above arrests are not an
cle revealed two capsules of heroin, five Damaged Property: 24-86090 On passing incident indication of guilt or innocence as the cases
cut straws, 20 Vyvanse pills (not prescribed November 8, 2024, Sgt. Foote responded at the residence of have not been adjudicated
to Ward), and a pill bottle containing an to the 11700 block of HG Trueman Road in Calvin Wayne Blackwell, Jr. Sheriff Ricky Cox.
unknown white powder. Ward was arrested Lusby, for the report of damaged property. C a l v i n Wa y n e Anyone with information about these inci-
and transported to the Calvert County The complainant advised on Nov. 3 around Blackwell Jr., 42 of Chesapeake Beach, dents is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at
Detention Center, where she was charged 4 p.m., an unknown suspect(s) struck and known to law enforcement, was found on (410) 535-2800 and reference the case num-
with CDS: Possession-Not Cannabis and ran over the victim’s mailbox. The estimated the property, banging on the front door and ber provided. Citizens may remain anony-
CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia. value of damaged property is $100.00. yelling, causing alarm to the Sheriff and his mous thru the ‘Submit a Tip’ feature on the
family. Deputies located Blackwell seated Calvert County Sheriff’s Office mobile app.
CDS Violation: 24-86187 On November Damaged Property: 24-85032 On November in a vehicle in the driveway. Blackwell was To download, visit https://apps.myocv.com/
8, 2024, Deputy DeSantis responded to the 14, 2024, Deputy Campbell responded to irate, yelling profanities, and making threats share/a39520678 . Tipsters may also email
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office District 3 Chick-Fil-A located at 806 N. Solomons toward the Sheriff and the Calvert County ccsotips@calvertcountymd.gov
Thursday, November 21, 2024 Calvert County Times LOCAL NEWS 6
New Teacher’s Union New Health Officer

President Addresses Introduced to the
School Board Community
By Dick Myers By Dick Myers
Staff Writer Staff Writer
Jason Oates has been president of the Calvert County’s new health officer, Dr.
Calvert Education Association [CEA] since Nimfa Teneza-Mora was introduced to
July. But the head of the union represent- the county commissioners at their Nov.19
ing Calvert County Public Schools teachers meeting. The commissioners twice a year
spoke for the first time to the school board sit as the Board of Health and receive a
at their Nov. 14 meeting. report from the health officer.
Oates said, “In this role, I have the Dr. Teneza-Mora was appointed by
responsibility of representing over 1,200 Maryland Health Secretary Dr. Laura
educators in Calvert County, over 90 per- Herrera Scott, at the recommendation of
cent of whom are members of this fine the commissioners, effective Nov. 13.
union. Since this meeting is our only sched- Dr. Teneza-Mora told the commission-
uled board meeting in November, I thought ers, “I’m an infectious disease physician by
it would be proper for me to talk about what Jason Oates training. I also had experience in taking care Dr. Nimfa Teneza-Mora
I’m thankful for.” of patients as a primary care provider in the
He went on to say, “I’m thankful that “Vice President [Inez] Claggett, thank Navy, before I took on additional duties to and dedication to public health align well
since taking this office in July, I have not you for advocating for educators. Thank you include Navy medical research, as well as with our mission, and we look forward to
needed to come to this microphone one time for always believing in the importance of work in public health. So, a good amount of working together to strengthen our commu-
to fight for the rights of my members. This more planning time and smaller class sizes. my time was spent in developing products to nity’s health and wellness. We also extend
is a credit to [Superintendent] Dr. Townsel Thank you for doing what is best for our promote the health and wellness of our mil- our thanks to the Maryland Department of
and his cabinet and their communication students and for our educators. itary members. I was fortunate to also have Health for its partnership throughout the
with CEA. [Chief Operations Officer] “President [Antoine] White, thank you the opportunity to take on leadership roles in selection process.”
Dr. Susan Johnson and [Chief Academic for showing up. Thank you for answering those efforts, Most recently, I was a part of “Joining the talented team at the Calvert
Officer] Jackie Jacobs are incredible assets the phone when I call you late at night. the Navy Force Health Protection Command County Health Department is an honor, and
to Calvert County Public Schools. And I’m Thank you for valuing my opinion and the that is the Navy’s public Health command.” I am eager to contribute to their mission of
thankful for their leadership, their commu- voice of our members. From a personal Her family immigrated from the supporting the health and wellness of our
nication with me, which I assume they feel standpoint, thank you for being my friend.” Philippines when she was 12 and she attended community,” said Dr. Teneza Mora. “I look
is on a daily basis.” White, the only incumbent in the race public schools in Prince George’s County forward to a successful journey ahead with
Oates went on to say, “I want to thank for the three seats, was handily defeated and attended University of Maryland. this caring and committed team. Here’s to
board members [Lisa] Grenis and [Jana] by Paul Harrison. Balinski and Claggett did A press release from the county said, being ‘one team, stronger together!’”
Post for each taking some time over the last not seek re-election. “Throughout her career, Dr. Teneza-Mora After retiring from the Navy, she said, “I
couple months to meet with me to discuss He noted, “I appreciate the feedback all has advanced through key leadership roles in thought that this is really the perfect fit for
some of our common goals.” of you gave last month as budget priorities. Navy medical research, earning commenda- me, because I’ve always really wanted to
The three newly elected board mem- “My November message was a thank- tions for her service and making significant be in a smaller town.”
bers will assume their duties in January. ful one, so as a kid I am going to come in contributions to infectious disease research.” She added, “We’re within reach of the
Oates said, “I’m extremely thank- December with a wish list. My comments “Dr. Teneza-Mora’s insight and leader- larger communities where we can actually
ful for our three, soon-to-depart from in December will be related to the budget ship in public health make her well suited network and ask for either guidance or col-
us board members. Board member as well.” to address the county’s health priorities, and laboration, and then still make an impact on
[Dawn] Balinski, I want to thank you for “We are excited to have a four-year con- we are pleased to welcome her as Calvert the people here. So here I am.”
always being willing to ask questions. tract in place, but there is still room for County’s Health Officer,” said BOCC
I want to thank you for providing history growth. I look forward to sharing with you President Buddy Hance. “Her background dickmyers@countytimes.net
and insight to each conversation. I want to some of the budget hopes of CEA.”
thank you for reminding us of why deci- Oates took over from long-time CEA
sions have been made in the past. I would president Dona Ostenso, a frequent speaker
challenge our board going forward to keep at board meetings and a frequent critic.
this in mind as they make decisions. We
remind our students to learn, and perhaps dickmyers@countytimes.net
it’s important that we follow that advice.
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5 LOCAL NEWS Calvert County Times Thursday, November 21, 2024
Deputies Awarded ‘Medal of Valor’

By Dick Myers that the fleeing suspect vehicle’s occupants transported him to the hospital, where he
Staff Writer had shot at the pursuing officers. The pur- received the critical blood he needed to sur-
suit ended in the Walnut Creek Rd area on vive before being flown to a trauma center.
Three Calvert County Sheriff’s Office dep- Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown The additional law enforcement resources
uties received the first-ever Medal of Valor after M/Dep. Flynt performed a Precision and expert communications from pub-
on Nov. 19 at the Calvert County Board of Immobilization Technique maneuver on the lic safety partners enabled the successful
County Commissioners meeting. suspect vehicle. The suspect and M/Dep. locating and apprehension of the suspect,
The medals were in recognition of their Flynt both exited their damaged vehicles, who was still fleeing but was taken into
bravery. M/DFC James Flynt was seriously and an exchange of gunfire ensued, resulting custody without further injury. The extreme
injured in the line of duty and DFC Anthony in M/Dep. Flynt being struck on his right complexity of the incident highlights the
Aranda and DFC Tyler Bowen helped save thigh. The round impacted M/Dep. Flynt’s exceptional courage, professionalism, and
his life. right Femur, causing it to shatter and severed heroism displayed during this critical situ-
According to a memo to the commis- the Femoral artery. Dep. Bowen and DFC ation. It evolved rapidly and posed signif-
sioners from Assistant Sheriff Lt. Col. Dave Aranda, the following two officers in the icant risks to the officers involved as they
Payne, “On the evening of December 17, pursuit, stopped after seeing this exchange worked to apprehend a dangerous felon in
2022, at approximately 2129hrs, Deputy and, without hesitation, joined the fray to our community who, through his actions,
Bowen initiated a traffic stop at Southern protect the lives of their fellow officers and had no regard for the lives of others.”
Maryland Blvd and Yellow Bank Rd. each other. During this exchange of gun- Sheriff Ricky Cox, during the Dec. 19
After contacting the driver, the traffic stop fire, the suspect was wounded and fled into ceremony, said that he had been hoping to
quickly turned into a high-speed Vehicle the woods, leaving the officers on the scene make the awards earlier but waited at the
Pursuit when the suspect vehicle fled the unsure of his condition or his location. M/ request of State’s Attorney Bob Harvey until
Sheriff Ricky Cox pins the Medal of Valor on M/DFC
stop. Within a short time, it was understood Dep. Flynt, after being struck, lay immobi- after the trial so as not to interfere with the James Flynt as DFC Anthony Aranda and DFC Tyler
that M/Dep. Flynt, DFC Aranda, and Dep. lized on the ground, trying to use a tourni- prosecution. Harvey said that included fight- Bowen look on. Photo courtesy of CCSO.
Bowen were pursuing a white Kia passenger quet to stop the bleeding. Seeing his fellow ing against a change of venue.
car at a high rate of speed southbound on officer in distress, Dep. Bowen tactically Cox praised Flynt. He said, “He loves his side of the road after Deputy Flynt had been
Southern Maryland Blvd. through Dunkirk. moved through the threat area, and grabbed job, and he is committed to our community. shot, saying ‘I’m going to run down there,’
The pursuing units called out the traffic M/Dep. Flynt, and dragged him to a position This guy nearly got his leg shot off, and he is exposing himself to potential fire. It was like
conditions and speeds during the pursuit. of cover behind the disabled patrol vehi- returning to work. A lot of people these days a combat scene.”
Then, with an updated location, announced cle. From there, Dep. Bowen began efforts would not return to this job. They would Flynt recalled the support from the com-
the suspect vehicle had attempted to ram to control the severe bleeding. The arrival take their retirement and move on. He is munity. “They made me want to come
one of the pursuing deputies. The fol- of self-dispatched Emergency Medical committed to us and the community, and I back,” he said.
lowing transmissions included additional Personnel provided additional lifesaving want to say thank you.” Flynt reflected back on the motorcade
updates on locations as well as announced measures and emergency transport for M/ Cox said, “These deputies faced a from the hospital to his home and the peo-
and confirmed ‘shots fired’ calls, implying Dep Flynt. The EMS providers successfully moment where hesitation could have cost ple lining the road. He said, “When we got
lives, and I firmly believe that.” to Walnut Creek, where this incident hap-
Harvey said he watched the tape of the pened, we slowed down, and the amount of
incident. “We all know about the heroics of people from Walnut Creek who were there
Deputy Flynt. I just want to comment on the was just phenomenal.”
heroics of Tyler Bowen,” adding, “I’ll never
forget Deputy Tyler Bowen standing on the dickmyers@countytimes.net
Chesapeake Beach
Man Killed in Police
High-Speed Chase
By Dick Myers initiate a traffic stop. The driver of the car
Staff Writer did not stop. After approximately 1.6 miles,
the Mustang crossed the double yellow line
A Chesapeake Beach man was killed Nov. into the oncoming lane, left the roadway
17 when his car left the road and struck a and struck a telephone pole. Deputies pro-
telephone pole during a high-speed chase vided the driver of the Mustang with med-
involving a Calvert County deputy. The ical aid until EMS arrived on scene and
deceased is identified as Justin Foreman, 36. took over lifesaving efforts. The driver of
The incident is being investigated by the the Mustang was pronounced dead on scene.
Independent Investigations Division (IID) of The involved deputies were equipped with
the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. body-worn cameras. The IID, with assis-
According to a press release from that tance from the Maryland State Police Crash
office, “The preliminary investigation Team, is investigating the circumstances
revealed that on Saturday November 16, leading up to the crash.”
2024, at approximately 8:50 p.m., a deputy The involved deputy is assigned to the
from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Calvert County Sheriff’s Office’s patrol divi-
was in a marked police cruiser sitting sta- sion, and has been identified as Deputy First
tionary in the area of MD Route 261 and Class Taylor Strong, a four-year veteran.
17th Street in Chesapeake Beach, MD. The Anyone with information about this
deputy observed a gold Ford Mustang pass investigation is asked to contact the IID at
their cruiser at a high rate of speed, trav- (410) 576-7070 or by email at IID@oag.
eling southbound on MD Route 261. The state.md.us.
deputy activated their emergency equipment
and pulled onto the road in an attempt to dickmyers@countytimes.net
Thursday, November 21, 2024 Calvert County Times LOCAL NEWS 4
No Charges to be Filed in Inmate’s Death

By Dick Myers punch Cress in the face with a closed fist correctional deputy (2) Placed in handcuffs
Staff Writer after Cress opened his cell door. She ini- behind his back and in leg irons (3) Placed
tially attempted to assist Cress but instead in spit hood and strapped in restraining chair
No charges have been placed in the death started videotaping the incident using a via shoulders, waist, and ankles with hand-
last December of an inmate in the Calvert handheld camera with the arrival of other cuffs behind his back (4) Contusions on
County Detention Center. correctional deputies. Hart recalled that the bilateral wrist, tongue, lower lip and right
A press release from Calvert County correctional deputies were eventually able arm (5) Negative anterior and posterior cut
State’s Attorney Bob Harvey on Nov. 19 to place Jimenez into a restraint chair as he downs (6) Negative anterior neck dissection.
said, “The Calvert County State’s Attorney’s actively resisted. Specifically, she witnessed Elsewhere in her report, Dr. Fernandez gives
Office has completed its investigation into Jimenez attempt to lunge forward out of the a fuller description of the contusions cited
the death of Angel Manuel Jimenez. Jimenez chair. Hart also stated that Jimenez was not above. Specifically, she observed a 3/4 inch
died on December 4, 2023, while in the cus- put in the chair’s ‘soft restraints,’ but rather contusion on the tongue, a 3/4 inch contusion
tody of the Calvert County Detention Center. remained handcuffed, because of his resis- on the right wrist, a 3/8 inch contusion on
“The State’s Attorney’s Office reviewed tance. Correctional Deputy First Class Jarrett the left wrist, and a 1 inch contusion on the
reports, witness statements, and audio/visual Turner was standing next to Hart at the time right arm. No other external injuries were
evidence compiled by the Homicide Unit of the assault and witnessed Jimenez push observed. On September 23, 2024, attorneys
of the Maryland State Police. It also con- Cress backwards into the Booking desk with the Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Angel Manuel Jimenez
ducted an independent interview with foren- counter and then on to the floor. Turner Office, along with D/Sgt. Frank Lopez and
sic pathologists from the Office of the Chief immediately attempted to assist Cress by Sgt. Kyle Simms of the Maryland State Under the regulations, the report says,
Medical Examiner. attempting to flip Jimenez over, however Police, discussed the autopsy report with both “The Shift Supervisor may authorize the use
“Based upon its investigation of Jimenez’s Jimenez was kicking and actively resisting Dr. Fernandez and Dr. John Stash, Deputy of the restraint chair. Considering the wholly
death, the State’s Attorney’s Office has attempts to subdue and handcuff him. Despite Chief Medical Examiner. During that call, the unprovoked and violent assault committed by
determined that the evidence does not sup- his attempts to pull away, Turner was able to Doctors stated that all of the various modes Jimenez upon Cress, there is no question that
port the filing of criminal charges against assist placing Jimenez into the restraint chair. of restraint, when considered in their totality, Shift Supervisor Lindsay properly authorized
any individual or group of individuals. A The CCDC Shift and Booking Supervisor in combination with the factor of preexisting the use of the restraint chair in this case.”
detailed report of the facts and legal analy- at the time of this incident was Sgt. Charles Cardiovascular Disease, caused the death of The report says, “The instructions for
sis, along with the relevant video evidence, Lindsay. Lindsay first became aware of the Jimenez. Furthermore, neither Doctor could use of the restraint chair…from the man-
is being made public on Nov. 19. assault of Cress when he heard a distress testify that any particular mode of restraint ufacturer also fail to mention a substantial
“The report and accompanying video call over his radio. He immediately ran to was more or less significant in causing his risk of death or serious physical injury: ‘[h]
evidence have been shared with Jimenez’s the location of the assault and found multi- death. When specifically asked about the andcuffs and leg irons must be removed as
family and their attorney.” ple officers attempting to subdue Jimenez. chair restraints, Dr. Stash explained that those soon as possible to prevent injury.’ Lindsay
According to the complete report, As Lindsay was observing the altercation, restraints, particularly the shoulder restraints, never stated during this investigation why he
Jimenez was arrested in St. Mary’s County Jimenez reached out and grabbed him by the would have inhibited Jimenez’s ability to ordered that ‘the cuffs stay on’ after Jimenez
on a warrant issued in Calvert for failure to foot. Lindsay then pulled away and retrieved breathe. Moreover, the Doctors could not was placed in the chair. Hart stated that she
appear in court for a child support hearing. the restraint chair. As the Shift Supervisor, say whether Jimenez would have died from attributed this order to the fact that Jimenez
While in jail Jimenez allegedly attacked a Lindsay had the ability to authorize the use being restrained absent the complicating fac- was actively resisting being placed in the
jailer and was put in restraint. The report said, of the restraint chair...Upon returning with tor of his heart disease. However, the Doctors chair and lunged forward when officers
“At approximately 1:20 p.m. on December the restraint chair, Lindsay observed that, did state that, hypothetically, had Jimenez attempted to secure him in the chair.”
4, 2023, Correctional Deputy First Class although handcuffed, Jimenez continued to been found dead in his cell with the same The report goes on to say, “Lindsay’s
Dakota Cress (Cress) heard Jimenez ask for resist attempts by the officers to subdue him. heart disease five minutes before assaulting order that ‘the cuffs stay on’ while the offi-
medical attention and state that he had ‘a Lindsay ordered that a spit mask be placed Cress, they would have ruled heart disease cers placed Jimenez into the restraint chair
headache from hell.’ At that time, Jimenez on Jimenez’s head as he was being secured as the cause of death. When asked if they was contrary to CCDC policy. However, the
was being housed in a single cell directly in the restraint chair as well as that ‘the cuffs were able to tell if Jimenez had a heart attack, evidence does not establish that Lindsay
adjacent to a desk at which the correctional stay on.’ The mask was seized by the investi- the Doctors said that, because he died, they exhibited a wanton or reckless disregard
deputies assigned to Booking were working. gating officers in this case and appears to be would not be able to say with certainty but for human life by failing to remove the
That cell contains a surveillance video that made from a mesh fabric. When applied, the acknowledged that he could have died from a handcuffs and leg irons after Jimenez was
records the interior of the cell without audio. mask covered the entirety of Jimenez’s head heart arrhythmia or cardiac arrest. Finally, the secured in the chair. Lindsay reentered the
Cress notified (Rosanne) Hall (a Licensed and face. Once secured, Lindsay wheeled the Doctors stated that it would be impossible for cell after Jimenez was restrained in the chair
Practical Nurse working at the detention cen- restraint chair into the court holding cell adja- them to say when Jimenez died from looking so as to personally observe his condition
ter) of Jimenez’s request, and she asked that cent to the Booking desk at approximately at the court holding cell surveillance video of after the first restraint check. Moreover,
Jimenez be brought to her so that she could 1:24 p.m. From the time when he assaulted him sitting in the restraint chair.” Lindsay knew that medical personnel would
measure his vital signs. At that point Cress Cress until the time he was wheeled into the The report goes into extensive detail be checking on Jimenez at 15-minute inter-
approached the cell in which Jimenez was court holding cell, Jimenez yelled various about the decision not to prosecute. That vals. Lastly, because the Doctors are unable
housed and opened the cell door. Cress then suicidal statements, nonsensical statements, includes saying, “There are two variations of to say that any individual mode of restraint
asked Jimenez if he would be willing to have and nonspecific threats toward staff.” Involuntary Manslaughter that are relevant to caused the death of Jimenez, in conjunc-
the nurse check his vital signs and to take his After being restrained staff paid repeated this investigation; Involuntary Manslaughter tion with his cardiovascular disease, the
prescribed medicine; Jimenez agreed to both. visits to him to check his wellbeing until – Grossly Negligent Act and Involuntary evidence does not establish that Lindsay’s
At the time of this conversation, Jimenez was he was found unconscious and unrespon- Manslaughter – Failure to Perform a Legal order actually caused that death.
standing in this cell with a blanket wrapped sive. An extensive effort to revive him was Duty. After a thorough review of the investi- “The second instance of arguably negli-
around himself; Jimenez with the blanket is unsuccessful. gation in this matter, the State has identified gent conduct relates to the use of the mask.”
captured on the surveillance video. Because The report goes on to say, “On December three instances where the conduct of CCDC Regulations state “the mask ‘may be
it is against CCDC policy for an inmate to 5, 2023, Dr. Kamilah Fernandez, an Associate personnel was arguably negligent; two of applied before the inmate is placed in the
leave a cell with a blanket, Cress instructed Pathologist with the Office of the Chief the Grossly Negligent Act variety and one restraint chair.’ Additionally, that section
Jimenez to take the blanket off and leave it Medical Examiner, performed the autopsy of Failure to Perform a Legal Duty.” notes that the ‘spit net will not restrict
in the cell. Instead of removing the blan- of Jimenez. A corresponding Postmortem It goes on to say, “In order to establish breathing’ and will be removed ‘if any dif-
ket, Jimenez charged at Cress and pushed Examination Report was completed and the Grossly Negligent Act variation of ficulty in breathing is observed.’ The deci-
him away from the entrance of the cell and dated July 16, 2024, and received by the Involuntary Manslaughter, the State must sion of when to remove the mask is left to
into the Booking desk. A struggle ensued Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office establish that a defendant caused the death the discretion of the supervisor on duty, in
and Jimenez took Cress to the floor during on August 2, 2024. It is the opinion of Dr. of Jimenez by doing some lawful act in a this case Lindsay.”
which Cress hit his head and sustained a con- Fernandez that Jimenez died of ‘Restraint grossly negligent manner. The first instance The report concludes, “The Calvert
cussion. Two separate surveillance cameras complicated by Hypertensive Atherosclerotic involves the use of the restraint chair. County State’s Attorney’s Office has
located in the Booking area, and directed at Cardiovascular Disease’ and that ‘the man- Instructions for how to properly use the declined to seek charges in this case
the Booking desk, recorded Jimenez assault- ner of death is best certified as Homicide.’ restraint chair…dictates that the restraint because, based on the evidence obtained in
ing Cress. These cameras are without audio. With reference to the ‘restraint’ aspect of chair ‘will provide containment of an inmate its investigation, no Detention Center per-
Correctional Deputy First Class Alexandra her opinion, Dr. Fernandez notes six spe- exhibiting violent and/or uncontrollable sonnel committed a crime.”
Hart was working at the Booking desk at the cific findings: (1) Subdued and restrained by behavior and/or that has been determined
time of the assault. Hart witnessed Jimenez multiple correctional deputies after charging as a threat to themselves or to others.’ dickmyers@countytimes.net
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