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2 The County Times Thursday, March 29, 2018
“ ”
ON THE COVER: AGGIE TINSLEY
LOCAL
CONTENTS “WE’RE WAITING TO SEE HOW THINGS TURN OUT IN
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS.”
—SMHEC BOARD OF GOVERNOR’S CHAIR JOE ANDERSON ON
Local News 3 RESTORING FUNDING TO THE PROPOSED RESEARCH BUILDING.
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ED GILLESPIE
ticipated project that would allow the governing, locally-accountable, re-
Board of Public Works to authorize sponsive model of governance that has
construction. a proven track record of exceptional
Sen. Steve Waugh said that Sen- performance that has benefited thou-
ate President Thomas V (R. Dist. 29).
The Political Scoop “Mike” Miller has stepped into the
sands of Southern Marylanders for
nearly a quarter century?”
One of the country’s top issue, including the legislation that Bob Randall the SMHEC board’s
would authorize the University Sys- first chairman and Bob Parkinson, a
communications strategists tem of Maryland to take over opera- board member, worry that the Univer-
with a long record of success tions at the higher education center. sity of Maryland takeover will reduce
in advising business, politics, “The building and the merger are the resolve of other institutions to pro-
both being held up by Sen. Miller,” vide offerings, as they have histori-
and government. Ed Gillespie Waugh said Tuesday. “The issues are cally done.
combines personal experience linked, and he wants both resolved to- Randall, in his testimony to the
at the highest-level of gether.” Waugh later said Miller had House committee, said, “Why is
“kicked” the project out for another this being done? There has been
government with his intimate year. little forthright public dialogue spe-
knowledge of behind-the- The bill to merge the two institu- cifically regarding the loss of center
tions passed the House by a 135-0 vote independence.’
scenes Washington. His
March 17 and started in the Senate All three believe the change in gov-
presentations are part electoral March 19. ernance should be delayed for more
prognostication and part The original amount to begin con- study. Parkinson said in his House
struction was $28.4 million but that testimony “Why now? If this bill were
commentary on hot-button
was pulled from the capital budget by delayed there is nothing in the litera-
political issues. a Senate committee at the behest of a ture that will stop the third building
report from the Department of Legis- from breaking ground this summer.”
lative Services. That is except for possibly the leg-
That report showed that declining islature. It is also unclear whether
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SIGN-ON BONUS 9 The finalized county budget for fiscal 2019 going to public hearing has an extra
$1.4 million in it for both teacher and county employee salary increases and no cuts
, to the property tax rate.
April 4, 2018 REQUIREMENTS: 9 The overall operating budget comes in at $226.8 million.
3 - 7PM
The most debate at the March 22 Commissioners of St. Mary’s County meeting
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hearing reserve and received funds from the State Department of Assessments and
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Morgan said calls to use some of he $30 million in fund balances for the county to
fund school salaries, which were recurring expenses, were off the table.
BENEFITS:
“Fund balance cannot be used for recurring costs,” Morgan said. “That pot of
• Competitive wages money is off limits.”
• Healthcare coverage Morgan’s compromise won by a 4-to-1 vote, with Hewitt voting in opposition.
• Company paid Life Hewitt’s plan was to take $1.5 million out of the sheriff’s office increase of $2.5
Insurance million and give it directly to the school board.
• Retirement Plan “Given what’s happened this week [the shooting at Great Mills High School] now
• Paid Holidays is not the time to quibble over a small increase to the Board of Education,” Hewitt
LPN’s and RN’s who are looking for full time • PTO said. “We’ve been wounded… we need to support these teachers.”
and part time employment with shift differential, • Shift Differential Commissioner Tom Jarboe supported Hewitt’s plan but said
consider us for your next opportunity! the eventual compromise was suitable to take to public hearing.
“But is it executable,” Jarboe questioned. “I remain cautious about that.”
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and Culture (MCAAHC) in recogni- now called the Inn at Brome How-
tion of their contributions to the new ard, survives that era along with the
exhibit. remnants of one of the slave quarters.
The award was presented to According to information provided
MCAAHC Executive Director Cha- for the ribbon cutting, “The earliest
l
nel Compton, who was also the key- photograph of it is from the 1880’s
note speaker. She asked the audience and shows the duplex adjacent to a
how many felt they had been taught single dwelling that has since been
the real history of African-American demolished.”
contributions and only a smattering The last residents of the home were
raised their hands. ” Standing here the family of Solomon and Lily Mil-
March & April Museum in Baltimore is part of the Excavations around the existing
MCAAHC’s responsibilities. Comp- and former buildings were conducted
ton urged the attendees to visit the from 1993 ad 2004. The findings led
Coming to Frederick in May & June museum. to a doctoral dissertation by Dr. Terry
The ceremony also had a somber Brock. His research is the basis for
note with the shootings at Great Mills the information provided in the ex-
Hagerstown July & Aug High School and the death of victim hibits within the house.
Jaelynn Willey on everyone’s mind. The stabilized structure contains
Westminster Sept & Oct In his invocation, Trinity Episcopal three rooms that show African-Amer-
Church Pastor Rev. John Ball asked ican life during the three periods of
Towson Nov & Dec for a moment of silence for the vic- its habitation.
tims and the first responders at the The ribbon cutting was conducted
scene. by HSMC Director of Research Dr.
Featuring: Senator Steve Waugh (R: 29 th Henry Miller and was attended by the
District) in presenting citations for descendants of the Milburns. Tours
Maryland Day said he was not as “lo- of the new Brome Quarter exhibit fol-
Mary
ryland
y Ammo Boxes, quacious” as he normally would have lowed the ribbon cutting.
been because of the tragedy.
Mary
ryland Belts, Weapons, The annual ceremony also features dickmyers@countytimes.net
a parade of the f lags of Maryland’s
Excavated Buckles and 23 counties and Baltimore city. A
25th was also included – a ceremonial
staff of the Piscataway Conoy Tribe.
Original Images of Local Soldiers Tribal chairman, Francis Gray also
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In Remembrance
The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Jaelynn Rose Willey maintained good grades and was on She will be missed by many, those Monroe Quade. Popeye was the lov-
the honor roll. She was a member who knew and loved her and those ing husband of Dorothy Irene Quade
of the high school swim team and who have come to know and love her. who preceded him in death on Sep-
GMAC Club swim team. She had In addition to her loving parents, tember 27, 1993 and whom he mar-
just set a club record in the 100 f ly. Jaelynn is also survived by her sib- ried on July 3, 1944 in Sacred Heart
She was a talented swimmer and lings: Cameron, Nolen, Addison, Catholic Church Bushwood, MD.
earned her life guard license last Eryn, Rhiannan, Madalyn, Benja- He is survived by his children: Ed-
year. She always had an affinity min, and Peyton; her grandparents: die Quade (Shirley) of Hollywood,
for the water and enjoyed vacation- Robert Cormier of Manchester, CT, MD, Barbara Jean Knott (Sammy),
ing with her family at the beaches, Donna Christopher of Ennis, TX, Ronnie Quade, and Kenny Wayne
especially Cornfield Point Beach in and Timothy Willey of Frazeysburg, Quade (Susan) all of Chaptico, MD.
CT. She loved the snow, particu- OH; her great grandmother, Doris Siblings: James Bernard “Bunny”
larly sledding and swimming in her Brisson of Wethersfield, CT; her Quade of Avenue, MD and Alice
bathing suit in the snow. She liked aunts and uncles: Kimberly Corm- Dornes of Bryantown, MD. 8 Grand-
taking walks with her family, espe- ier, Timothy Cormier, Valerie Bar- children, 16 Great-Grandchildren
cially any time she could spend with ran, Gregory Cormier, and Danielle and 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren.
her siblings. She was very close to “Monkey” Cormier; and many ex- Popeye is preceded in death by his
them and was a loving sister. She tended family and friends. She is siblings: Harry Quade, Alton Quade,
not only loved her siblings, but she preceded in death by her grandmoth- Mary Levia Pilkerton, William J.
loved younger children and was a er, Darlene Cormier. Wink Quade, Elliott Quade, Cath-
very caring and fun babysitter. She Family will receive friends for erine Hall, and Joe Quade.
Jaelynn Rose Willey, 16, of Lex- was a delicious baker and made the Jaelynn’s Life Celebration on Thurs- Popeye was a lifelong St. Mary’s
ington Park, MD, died on Thursday, best chocolate chip cookies ever. Her day, March 29, 2018 from 2:00 to County resident. He was employed as
March 22, 2018, at University of pet cats, Twilight and Starlight, were 7:00 p.m., with a prayer service at a Truck Driver for the State Highway
Maryland Prince George’s Hospital her fur babies. 3:00 p.m., at Hollywood Volunteer Administration for 20 years. Popeye
Center, surrounded by her loving Jaelynn was a vibrant, beautiful Fire Department, 24801 Three Notch enjoyed fishing, shucking oysters,
family. and sweet teenager who was evolv- Road, Hollywood, MD 20636. A Fu- playing cards, working in the yard
She was born February 24, 2002, ing into a beautiful young lady. She neral Service will be celebrated by and telling jokes and stories. He es-
in Texas to Daniel Lee and Melissa enjoyed hanging out with her friends Meredith Wilkins-Arnold on Friday, pecially loved his family.
Cormier Willey. and family. She was looking forward March 30, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Hol- Contributions may be made to
Jaelynn attended the10th grade at to attending her first prom and had lywood Volunteer Fire Department. Seventh District Vol. Rescue Squad
Great Mills High School, where she just tried on dresses with her friends. Interment will be private. P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609 and/
Serving as pallbearers will be or Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad
Timothy Cormier, Gregory Cormier, P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, MD
Caring for
Caring for the
thePast
Past
Troy Kroll, Luis Acedo, Cameron
Willey, Nolen Willey, and Garrett
Crownover.
20650.
Arrangements provided by Mat-
tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home,
Planning for
for the
theFuture
Condolences to the family may be P.A. Leonardtown, MD 20650.
www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
FAMILY-OWNED & OPERATED
FAMILY-OWNED & OPERATED Frances “Fran” Elizabeth John-
FOR TWO GENERATIONS ston, 59, of California, MD passed
FOR TWO GENERATIONS John Francis Quade “Popeye”, away surrounded by her loving fam-
Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. 93, of Chaptico, MD passed away ily on March 24, 2018 in California,
Brinsfi eld Hollywood
22955 Funeral Home,
RoadP.A. Brinsfi eld Funeral
30195 Home,Road
Three Notch P.A. on March 23, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on September 26, 1958 in
22955 Hollywood
Leonardtown, Road
Maryland 20650 30195 Three
Charlotte Hall,Notch Road 20650
Maryland MD surrounded by his loving family. Washington, DC, she was the daugh-
Born on May 8, 1924 in Chaptico, ter of the late Doris Bryant and Ray-
Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
(301) 475-5588 Charlotte(301)
Hall, Maryland
472-4400 20650
MD he was the son of the late Lucy mond Bryant. Fran was the loving
(301) 475-5588 (301) 472-4400 Catherine Russell Quade and Alton wife of David Johnston, Sr. whom
Thursday, March 29, 2018 The County Times Obituaries 21
she married on July 23, 1977 in Mel- in Conemaugh, PA on September 5, and twelve great-grandchildren. She MD. Born on May 17, 1933 in Chap-
wood Church of the Nazarene Upper 1941. Joseph was a Truck Driver for is preceded in death by her daughter, tico, MD she was the daughter of the
Marlboro, MD. Preston Trucking Company. He also Angela Faye Anderson Williams and late Lucy Neal Nelson and Harrison
Fran is survived by her children; worked as a Dispatcher for MSP. her parents. Nelson. Grace was the loving wife of
Natalie Johnston of California, MD, Joseph was past member of the Me- Frederick Miles who preceded her in
Janet Johnston of Lexington Park, chanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad Grace Madgaline Miles death in 1975 and whom she married
MD, Susan Dyson (James) of Lex- and a past member/firefighter with on April 17, 1954 in Chaptico, MD.
ington Park, MD, David Johnston, Jr, Brandywine Fire Department. Prior Grace is survived by her daugh-
of California, MD, and 8 grandchil- to joining the U.S. Air Force, he at- ter Phyllis Ward of Pensacola, FL.
dren. As well as siblings; Raymond tended Gwynn Park High School in Grandchildren: Donald Gough, Ka-
Bryant, Joseph Bryant, and Doris Brandywine, MD. Joseph married reem Gough and Ray Swanson, Sr.
Hoster. Carol Ann Killian, who passed on Great-Grandchildren: Abria Gough,
She graduated from Thomas Stone March 29, 1989. Xavier Gough, Ray Swanson, Jr. and
High School in 1977 and moved from Joseph was also predeceased by Ray Swanson, III. Sibling: Richard
Waldorf, MD to St. Mary’s County, his brother, James McDonough. He Nelson of Washington, DC. She is
MD on August 5, 1989. Fran was a is survived by his daughter, Rhonda preceded in death by her grandson
homemaker. Fran loved bringing joy Clark (Dwayne) Blankers of Me- Dwayne Gough. Siblings: George
to her family. Furthermore, she en- chanicsville, MD; sister, Margaret Nelson, Laura Lawson, Mary Mil-
joyed collecting lighthouses and re- Quade (Harold) of Waldorf, MD; burn, Lucy Brown and Walter
ligious memorabilia. brother, Frank McDonough (Mary) Nelson.
The family will receive friends Accokeek, MD; grandchildren, Grace was a lifelong St. Mary’s
on Thursday, March 29, 2018 from Nicholas, Andrew and Jessica. County resident and attended St.
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the Mat- Arrangements by the Brinsfield Joseph High School. She was em-
tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Funeral Home, Charlotte Hall, MD. ployed with the Federal Government
Leonardtown, MD, where a Funeral as a Commissary Clerk in the Meat
Service will be held at 11:00 AM in Department for 18 years, retiring on
the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Barbara Temple June 30,
will follow in Trinity Memorial Gar- Grace Madgaline Miles, 84, of
dens Waldorf, MD. Pallbearers will Anderson Hollywood, MD passed away on
be; Raymond Bryant, Raymond Bry- March 19, 2018 in Leonardtown,
ant, III, Leroy Johnston, and Joseph
e Bow
Bryant. Honorary Pallbearers will
be; David Johnston, Sr. and David
Johnston, Jr.
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From left; Bonnie Green, Ashley Johnson, Capt. Scott Kraft, and college Presdient Tuajuanda Jordan.
By Guy Leonard Representatives from Indian Head at the EOD facility, said partnerships with industry experts and gain practical,
Staff Writer the signing of the agreement at St. Mary’s outside entities were a top priority for In- hands-on skills that will give them a
College, said the students’ work will also dian Head to spur innovation and most competitive edge in the market place,”
Leadership at St. Mary’s College of help bring new innovation to explosive importantly provide life-saving solu- said Jordan.
Maryland said students specializing in ordinance disposal technology. tions for war fighters. Bonnie Green, executive director of
math, science, technology and engineer- Capt. Scott Kraft, EOD technology “We have a righteous cause for which the Patuxent Partnership, which helped
ing will benefit from practical experi- division commanding officer, said the to work,” Johnson said. “It’s nice to have cement the agreement, said partnership
ence under a new partnership with the technical acumen of the students at St. friends to work with.” was a sign of the times for education
Navy. Mary’s College preceded them. Tuajuanda Jordan, St. Mary’s College locally.
The new program will bring students “We see the evidence in our workforce of Maryland president, said the agree- “The STEM (science, technology, en-
from the college in contact with spe- of the excellence of your institution,” ment would provide real world training gineering and math) workforce of the
cialists from the technology division of Kraft said the signing March 23. “It’s an to make students top candidates in the future is starting here in Southern Mary-
Naval Surface Warfare Center at Indian affirmation of why we want to sign this job market. land,” Green said.
Head where work on explosive ordnance agreement.” “This agreement will enable our stu-
disposal (EOD) takes place. Ashley Johnson, technical director at dents and faculty to collaborate with guyleonard@countytimes.net
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tration is requested on www.stmalib. may help to increase their vocabulary children’s book authors. Authors are
org. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. and language skills? Join us for a spe- busy people so responses are not guar-
This event is sponsored by the Friends cial storytime that teaches sign lan- anteed, but having fun at the library
of the St. Mary’s County Library. guage through exciting activities and certainly is! Recommended for ages
stories. Created with help from our 6-10, registration required.
Library Holiday Hours friends from the Maryland School for
The Lexington Park Library will be the Deaf (MSD). Recommended for Introduction to the
closed on Sunday, April 1 in obser- ages 3-6, registration required. Challenges of Beekeeping
vance of Easter. All branches of the St. Leonardtown Library will hold In-
State of the St. Mary’s Mary’s County Library will be open School Age Explorers: troduction to the Challenges of Bee-
County Library regular business hours on Monday, Book-Fan Mail keeping on Wednesday, April 4 from 6
The St. Mary’s County Library in- April 2. Leonardtown Library will hold p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Walt Williams, Vice
vites the public to the first State of School Age Explorers: Book-Fan Mail President of the Association of South-
the St. Mary’s County Library event Preschool Explorers: Sign on Monday, April 2 from 2 p.m. to 3 ern Maryland Beekeepers will talk
to be held at Lexington Park Library
on Wednesday, April 4 from 4 p.m. to
Language Storytime p.m. Help your child discover the lost about beekeeping and its challenges,
Lexington Park Library will hold art of letter writing! Part storytime, and explain the importance of bee-
5:30 p.m. Come and learn about the St. part letter writing primer, this program keeping to our ecosystem.
Preschool Explorers: Sign Language
Mary’s County Library, current proj- will teach your child the basics of let-
Storytime on Monday, April 2 from
ects and upcoming opportunities! This ter writing and give them a chance to
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Did you know that
event is open to the public, and regis- write a letter to some of their favorite
teaching sign language to your child
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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.
6:30 - 9:00 AM
Open to runners and walkers. Strollers welcome. Tuesday, April 3 Thursday, April 5
Registration $35/person. Proceeds benefit the
Mission. Naval Academy Alumni Spring Social
Science for Citizens
6:30 - Registration & Packet Pick Up Flight Deck Lounge, NAS Patuxent River
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, Bernie
7:00 - Son Rise Service 1700 (5:00 PM)
Fowler Lab, 142 Williams St., Solomons
7:30 - Race Begins Hosted by the US Naval Academy Alumni As-
7:00 - 8:00 PM
8:30 - Awards Presented sociation, Greater Southern Maryland Chapter
Oyster Futures: A Collaborative Process for De-
veloping Oyster Management Recommendations (GSMC) with the Navy Test Pilot School Alumni
and the American Helicopter Society.
Monday, April 2 presentation by Dr. Mike Wilberg.
Pre-registration is not required. Seating is first- Open to all alumni and friends of the Naval
come, first-served for this free event. Academy. No RSVP is required.
Plants and Pollinators Visit: http://bit.ly/Science4Citizens
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons CSM Book Discussion
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown
Explore the native plants on the museum Wednesday, April 4 Campus, Building C, Room 216, 22950 Hollywood
Rd.
grounds, from the salt marsh to the Children’s
Maritime Garden. Participants who finish a plant 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Little Explorers: Colors A book discussion on “She’s Not There: A Life in
scavenger hunt will receive a packet of pollinator-
Historic St. Mary’s City, 18751 Hogaboom Lane Two Genders” by Jennifer Finney Boylan is open
friendly native seeds!
10:00 – 11:00 AM to the public. To obtain a free copy of the book
Check the Admissions Desk for special tour
Designed for pre-school age children 3-5 and an contact Jennifer VanCory at jenv@csmd.edu or
times (weather permitting). For ages 4 and up. Free
accompanying adult. $4/child ($3 Friends mem- 240-725-5410.
with admission.
bers); one accompanying adult free. Full-day ad-
www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
mission included. Meet at the Visitor Center. 240- American Legion Post 221 Meeting
895-4990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org. 21690 Colton Point Rd; Avenue
Elks Holdem Bounty Tournament
www.HSMCdigshistory.org 8:00 - 9:00 PM
St Mary’s County Elks, 45779 Fire Dept. Lane,
Lexington Park American Legion Post 221 invites all active duty
7:00 - 11:00 PM personnel and veterans to join us for our monthly
No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament. $25 Buy meeting.
in. This tournament is part of our leaderboard chal- Visit www.alpost221.webs.com/ or e-mail al-
lenge. Enter through the side of the building. Ques- post221@aol.com. Call 301-884-4071 for more
tions: James Dean 240-577-0828. Email: jdeanju- information.
nior@yahoo.com
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