Cvs (until October 26), the Poolesville Library

Dowdy-Rice Wedding

Hannah Marie Dowdy a 2010 graduate of Poolesville High School and Ronald David Rice of Greene, New York were married on October 10 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Ron and Hannah currently reside in Watertown, NY. He is a Petty Officer 2^nd class in the United States Coast Guard and stationed at Alexandria Bay, NY.

Hannah’s parents are Nancy and Tom Dowdy of Poolesville and Michael Dowdy is her brother. Tom Purdy, Ann Ritonia, and Greg Syler of St. Georges Valley Lee presided over the service. 
Robert Fales Completes Command

Captain Robert C. Fales successfully completed command of the 65th Military Police Company (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Robert was born in Poolesville in 1986, graduated from Poolesville High School and later attended Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania. He is married to Lindsay Fales of Norwich, NY and has one son -- Anderson. Captain Fales is the son of John and Karen Fales of Pasadena, Maryland and the grandson of COL (Retired) Pat and Lee Miller of Leesburg, VA. CPT Fales next takes command of the Recruiting Company in Mitchellville MD. Congratulating Captain Fales is the 16th MP Brigade Commander, Colonel Gingee Guilmartin, daughter of Judy Ohr of Poolesville.

Girl Scout Troop 5946 Launches Laundromat Literacy Project

Gently-used children’s books needed!! Girl Scout Troop 5946 Seniors Ellen Beal, Gretchen Hundertmark and Anna Morrison are collecting children’s books and helping the Literacy Council of Frederick County launch a new “Laundromat Literacy” initiative to encourage children at laundromats to read while they are waiting with their parents. Information about free literacy Literacy Council programs will be available for parents who are struggling to read and speak English. Collection boxes are located at CVS (until October 26), the Poolesville Library and Poolesville Athletic Club (until November 2^nd). This “take action project” is part of the Seniors’ Girltopia Journey requirements. Contact: [phone] or [e-mail]