I realized this ... the worksheet was protected!
myWs.Unprotect(Properties.Settings.Default.PasswordSheet);
corrects it ... for those who play at home ... do not forget to protect the sheet when done.
myWs.Protect(Properties.Settings.Default.PasswordSheet, Type.Missing, Type.Missing, Type.Missing, Type.Missing, Type.Missing, Type.Missing, Type.Missing, Type.Missing, Type.Missing, Type.Missing, Type.Missing, Type.Missing, Type.Missing, Type.Missing, Type.Missing);
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