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Calvert Lost a
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CONTENTS
LOCAL NEWS 3
FEATURE FEATURE
13 Calvert’s 13
Democrats hope for unity with the new president.
COMMUNITY 14
EDUCATION 16
St. Clement’s Island Museum
SPORTS 18 LOCAL 8 COMMUNITY 14
CALENDAR 19
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OBITUARIES 20
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FUN & GAMES 23
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signed and that Chairperson Jen- “regardless of how that plan might
nifer Mazur had a conf lict of inter- affect their financial interests, be-
est because she spoke to a reporter cause state law requires that they do
about the case. so.”
The commission ruled that the But the findings go on to say that
complaints were filed by email, the vote on the town center bound-
which is encouraged on the coun- aries and the vote on the compre-
ty’s website and that there was no hensive plan overall “were two
We are looking for Professional Food Service, Pastry, definition as to what constituted a separate and distinct votes.” The
and Retail Supermarket talent. If you want to join a proper signature. difference is that state law does not
market leading team where your growth is as im- As to the charge against Mazur, require the vote on the town center
the commission ruled that she was boundaries, it says.
portant as ours, please consider sending your resume only required to recuse herself if The opinion does not take a po-
today! there was a conf lict of interest, sition as to whether the vote to ex-
which they say does not exist. Fur- tend the boundaries of the town
ther they ruled that what she said to center was a right one or not from
Looking for Professionals in the following fields: the reporter was available in public a “policy perspective.” The com-
• Restaurant and Food Service Management court records. mission concludes, however: “Our
McConkey has also alleged that concern is that Commissioner Mc-
• Chefs; Sou Chefs; Line Cooks; Prep Cooks the comprehensive plan really didn’t Conkey had a conf lict of interest,
• Pastry Chefs; Bakers; Cake Decorators do anything because it needed to be knew about the conf lict of interest
• Meat, Seafood, Produce, Grocery, & implemented by an updated zoning and voted anyway.”
ordinance. But the commission de- The opinion says a censure in-
Customer Service tailed the importance of the master stead of the milder letter of repri-
plan in guiding policy and use for mand was issued “in light of the
Competitive Salary, Benefits, and challenging careers. funding decisions. apparent premeditated nature of the
The commission observed that violation.”
Please send reume to: mckays.hr@verizon.net McConkey had abstained on an ear- The Ethics Commission deci-
Or Mail to: lier preliminary vote on the town sion was unanimous from the three
Human Resources center. The ethics commission said members.
in fact he should have recused him- A court filing dated Jan. 16 from
P.O. Box 98 self from that vote as well. Ethics Commission attorney Wil-
Hollywood, Md. 20636 The findings note that participa- liam Brennan, Jr. said the commis-
tion in a matter is prohibited if an sion intends to participate in the
individual has an “economic inter- court proceedings in the request for
est” and that clearly McConkey did. judicial review.
“The Comprehensive Plan itself dickmyers@countytimes.net
Thursday, January 21, 2021 The Calvert County Times Local News 9
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the continuing legacy or white su- black men around the country was
premacy in the United States,” indictive of a trend, Fleming said,
Fleming said. that their lives were considered
The breaching of the Nation’s worth less than whites.
Capitol Building Jan. 6 by what In the face of such pervasive rac-
Fleming called a white nationalist ism, Fleming said, it was all the
mob was aimed squarely at sub- more important to stand up to it to
verting democracy by trying to eliminate it, even if it meant con-
interfere with the certification of fronting uncomfortable truths.
LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS President-Elect Joe Biden’s election
victory in the Electoral College.
“Telling the truth about racism is
critical to moving forward,” Flem-
SERVING CALVERT COUNTY The mentality that gave rise to ing said. “They [white suprema-
the insurrection, she claimed, “has cists] want to impose an anti-dem-
been mainstreamed in this nation ocratic, fascist rule over all of us.
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“White power was not a right
wing movement, it was the law of
“As soon as you stand up against
racism, you’ll face resistance.”
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the land,” Fleming said. “White
Thursday, January 21, 2021 The Calvert County Times Cops & Courts 11
CALVERT COUNTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRIME REPORT
During the week of January 4 – January 10, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1288 calls for service throughout the community.
Damaged Property: 21-1061 removed a panel from the tree and erty is unknown. Pitt (24) had broken a sprinkler
On January 7, 2021, Cpl. Curtin threw it into the bay in addition to Theft: 21-1006 head as well as damaged a mat-
responded to Jendan Way, Prince damaging ornaments on the tree. On January 7, 2021, Deputy tress in one
Frederick, MD, for the report of The estimated damaged property E. Payne responded to Palisades of the hold-
destruction of property. Upon is $1,000. Drive, Dunkirk, MD, for the re- ing cells. The
his arrival, the complainant ad- Theft: 21-819 port of a theft from a vehicle. The value of dam-
vised sometime between January On January 6, 2021, Deputy complainant advised an unknown aged property
1, 2021 and January 7, 2021, an Kwitowski arrived at the Calvert suspect(s) stole their handicapped is estimated to
unknown suspect(s) spray painted County Sheriff’s Office for the re- placard from their vehicle while in be $200. Ms.
their vehicle. The estimated value port of a theft. The complainant the Dunkirk Safeway parking lot. Pitt is being
of damaged property is $800. advised, on December 23, 2020, at The value of stolen property is es- charged with
Damaged Property: 21-1213 approximately 2:00 p.m. a pack- timated to be $1. MAL DEST
On January 8, 2021, Deputy age had been delivered to a resi- Arrests: PROP/ VALU Marci Bethany Pitt
Wood responded to Summer City dence on Adelina Road, Prince On January 5, 2021, Deputy Plant <$1,000.
Blvd, Chesapeake Beach, MD, for Frederick, MD. Upon retrieving responded to the Calvert County Editor’s Note: The above ar-
the report of destruction of prop- the package, the complainant no- Detention Center for the report of rests are not an indication of guilt
erty. The complainant advised, an ticed an unknown suspect(s) had destruction of property. Upon his or innocence as the cases have not
unknown subject(s) damaged two opened the package and a gold arrival, he made contact with the been adjudicated.
Christmas decorations, a f lower ring had been taken. The value of complainants who advised an in-
pot and their vehicle in the middle stolen property is $50. mate identified as Marci Bethany
of the night. The total value of Theft: 21-989
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report of damaged property to the month ago an unknown suspect(s)
Christmas tree. The complainant stole two goats from the farm.
advised, two unknown suspects Currently the value of stolen prop-
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Drawing of what the fossil cobia might have looked like in life, similar to its sole living relative. Illustra-
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Community
This month's theme is Wacky Weath-
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.
an adult. This program focuses on ply. This program does not apply to
Thursday, January 21 er. This program is now offered at one of the museum's three themes. businesses. Businesses must bring
various times throughout the day, to Join us for story time and a carryout holiday greenery to the Appeal
CSM Transfer Thursday accommodate guests during all ses- craft, available while supplies last. Landfill where standard yard fees
Virtual; 11 a.m. sions. For specific times, please visit Sessions are 15-20 minutes. Capaci- will apply. All decorations, includ-
CSM hosts Transfer institutions calvertmarinemuseum.com. ty is limited to 12 people per session. ing support frames, lights, and metal
virtually each Thursday from 11 a.m. This month's theme is Wacky Weath- stands, must be removed from trees,
- 2 p.m. Representatives from two Thursday, January 28 er. This program is now offered at wreaths, and garlands. Trees and
different institutions will be avail- various times throughout the day, to wreaths may not be in plastic bags
able to chat with students and help accommodate guests during all ses- or cut up. All materials will be taken
CSM Transfer Thursday
navigate their future transfer experi- sions. For specific times, please visit to the Appeal Landfill to be mulched
Virtual; 11 a.m.
ence. RSVPs are required to access calvertmarinemuseum.com. and made available to county resi-
CSM hosts Transfer institutions
Zoom information. Free. csmd.edu/ dents at no charge. Wrapping pa-
transferthursdays
virtually each Thursday from 11 a.m.
- 2 p.m. Representatives from two Ongoing per, cardboard boxes, holiday cards,
and other paper are accepted at the
different institutions will be avail-
Little Minnows convenience centers for recycling at
able to chat with students and help Recycle Your Christmas Tree
Calvert Marine Museum; various no cost any time of the year. Card-
navigate their future transfer experi- Calvert County residents can take
times board boxes should be f lattened and
ence. RSVPs are required to access their live Christmas trees, wreaths,
For preschoolers ages 3 – 5, with all packing materials, ribbons, and
Zoom information. Free. csmd.edu/ and garland to county convenience
an adult. This program focuses on Styrofoam must be removed for dis-
transferthursdays centers for recycling at no charge
one of the museum's three themes. posal. Residents are required to wear
beginning through Jan. 31, 2021.
Join us for story time and a carryout face masks and practice safe social
Little Minnows After Jan. 31, residents looking to
craft, available while supplies last. distancing to prevent the spread of
Calvert Marine Museum; various recycle their trees must take them
Sessions are 15-20 minutes. Capaci- COVID-19.
times directly to the Appeal Landfill and
ty is limited to 12 people per session. For preschoolers ages 3 – 5, with standard yard waste fees will ap-
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In Remembrance
The Calvert 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
dickmyers@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Norman Levi Riker Judy M. Buckley to American Cancer Society, 405 Wil-
liams Court, Suite 120
George Andrew “Andy” Grahame
of Owings, MD passed away on Janu-
Baltimore, MD 21220; 800-227-2345; ary 11, 2021 at his home, lovingly cared
Link: https://www.cancer.org/ for by his family. Andy was born on
Funeral arrangements were by Rausch September 21, 1957 in St. Petersburg,
Funeral Home. FL to Malcolm Gordon Grahame, Jr.
and Martha Williams Grahame. The
George Preston Hartge family moved to the Grahame Farm in
Owings in 1961. Andy graduated from
Northern High School in 1976. He was
a Master Plumber and owned Spring-
field Mechanical Services for many
years. For the last five years, Andy was
employed by the Calvert County Board
of Education.
Andy is survived by his wife Mary
Catherine “Cathy” Grahame, whom he
Norman Levi Riker, also known as Judy M. Buckley, 68, of Huntingtown, married on May 5, 1990, and his chil-
Norm or Stormin’ Norman, age 80 of MD passed away January 13, 2021 at dren Malcolm Andrew “Drew”, Mason
Dowell, MD, and formerly of Upstate Inova Fairfax Hospital. Judy was born Alexander (Rachael Keeney, fiancé),
New York, passed away on January 11, December 6, 1952 in Indiana, PA to and Jackson Stewart Grahame. He is
2021 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Cora Mae (Jones) and Ernest Calvin also much loved by his son’s girlfriends,
Born March 20, 1940 in Sayre, PA, he Brendlinger. She lived with her family Rebecca Stanislav and Rachael Owens.
was the son of the late Levi Max Riker in Pennsylvania until moving to Blad- In addition, Andy is survived by his
and Rhoda Jane Riker. ensburg, MD where she attended Blad- George Preston Hartge of West River, parents Gordon and Martha Grahame
Norman served in the U.S. Navy from ensburg High School. She married Mi- MD passed away peacefully on January and his twin sister Martha Grahame
April 17, 1957 until his Honorable Dis- chael David Buckley April 10, 1971 and 13, 2021. George was born and raised on Hyde (Tom). He is predeceased by his
charge on March 17, 1961. He was a they lived in Prince George’s County Churchton, MD. He was son to the late brother Malcolm Gordon “Gordy” Gra-
member of the Calvert Marine Museum until moving to Calvert County, where George and Leicy Hartge. George was a hame, III. He is also survived by his in-
Fossil Club, a member of the Solomons they have lived for the past 39 years. devoted and loving husband of 59 years laws, Bob and Barbara Stewart and his
Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire De- She was employed at Dunkin Donuts in to Barbara Hartge. They lovingly raised sisters-in-law, Jennifer Stewart Patter-
partment for fourteen years, and a mem- her youth, and was later employed as a 3 children; David P. Hartge (Chelly), son (Mark), Janice Stewart Graner (Jim),
ber of the Optimist Club. Norman culti- secretary at Brandywine Sand & Gravel Douglas P. Hartge, and Dawn D. Hartge and Valerie Stewart McLaughlin (Seth).
vated and sold Bearded Iris and enjoyed and DMAR Repossession Company, (Bobby). He is survived by 4 grandchil- Uncle Andy will be dearly missed by
model ship building, coin and stamp and worked as a cashier at Bowen’s dren, Mandi Carroll (Patrick), Mathew Emily Hyde Gilcrest (Matt) and Allison
collecting, jigsaw puzzling and fishing. grocery in Huntingtown. Judy enjoyed Hartge (Anna), Daniel Hartge, Hannah Hyde; Robert (Hannah), Erin, Timothy,
In his younger days, he enjoyed playing Bingo, playing casino slot machines, Hopkins, and great grandchildren, Eric, and Anna Patterson; Bridget Graner
the organ and accordion. and spending time with her family, es- Michael and Jameson, and a sister Kay McMillon (Joshua) and Daniel Graner;
Norman is survived by his wife, pecially her granddaughter. Judy is sur- Wayson of West River. He was preceded Vivian and Finn McLaughlin; and his
Janice Lee Riker whom he married on vived by her husband Michael, daughter in death by a granddaughter Madelynn. great-niece and nephew Brooklyn and
September 23, 1961 at Middleham Cha- Michelle R. Buckley, granddaughter George was a skilled carpenter that Ryan Gilcrest. Andy also leaves a tre-
pel in Lusby, MD; his children, Tawny Alyssa R. Murphy, all of Huntingtown, began his career as a boat builder for mendous group of friends, including
Marjenhoff (Wesley) of Jacksonville, mother Cora Mae Jones, sister Nancy J. Hartge Yacht Yard in Galesville, MD. several who especially aided and sus-
FL and Deirdre Forrest of Mechan- Adams, both of Prince Frederick, broth- He then moved on to building homes tained him during the challenges of the
icsville, MD; two grandchildren; one ers Alan E. Brendlinger of St. Leonard, with Greenacres and later retired from last few years.
great-grandchild; and siblings, George and Timothy R. Brendlinger of Blairs- a 40-year career with Hardesty Broth- Andy loved everything about the fam-
Butts of VT and Gloria Lown of Upstate ville, PA. Judy was preceded in death ers Builders. His passions and hobbies ily farm: planting and sharing his crops,
NY. by her father Ernest Brendlinger and by included farming, wood working, and hosting trap shooting events, ice skat-
Condolences to the family may be her brothers Ernest W. Brendlinger, and times with family. ing, sleigh riding, hunting and fishing.
made at www.rauschfuneralhomes. Barry C. Brendlinger. Services will be private. At the re- He found comfort in his hobbies and the
com. Due to Covid restrictions, services for quest of the family, in lieu of flowers opportunity to share them with friends
Judy will be private, and attendees will please plant a tree in George’s memory. and family. Other passions involved
be at the invitation of her family. Funeral arrangements were by Rausch hunting, fishing, crabbing, and boating
Memorial contributions may be made Funeral Home. with his boys and friends usually at his
second home, “The River Shack.” He
George Andrew “Andy” loved morning rides to Bowen’s for ba-
con and sausage (arguing it was closer
Where Life and Heritage are Celebrated Grahame than Dunkirk even though it’s not) to
make a buffet spread for whoever was
around. He loved goose hunts, goose
During a difficult blind breakfasts, a good dog and ABBA.
He loved potatoes – mashed, baked,
time… still your best choice. fried for breakfast, as long as they came
from the farm. He always had water in
the carburetor of whatever engine he
Affordable Funerals, Caskets, Vaults, was working on. He only ever fished two
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Family Owned and Operated by there was a toadfish anywhere near his
Barbara Rausch and Bill Gross bottom rig, he’d catch it. He treated the
friends of his boys as his own and would
www.RauschFuneralHomes.com do anything to help them.
Andy was always on the move. In
Owings Port Republic Lusby his work, he was honest and depend-
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projects. He also taught us to play hard,
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TIPS TO AVOID
PROBATE
especially in his 25 years of coaching sisters, going out to dinner, working in
baseball when he often coached more the yard, and helping anyone in need.
than one team a year. He was the first Dorothy is survived by her husband
one on the boogie board to ride waves, Michael A. Coleman, children David
play wiffle ball with the kids, make Lee Ward, Jr., Kelly Lynn Ward, and
sure the trot line was baited, and the Taylor Jane Coleman, and granddaugh- Contributing Writer:
crabs cooked perfectly. Andy was re- ter Kaleigh Marie Ward, all of Hunting- Lynda J. Striegel
ally a jack of all trades, a professional town. She is also survived by stepchil-
tinkerer. He taught by example, and his dren Sherri Lynn Coleman of Severna When you die, if you are holding before you re-title any property.
best Dad teaching moments were things Park and Staci Lee Sylvia and husband property in your sole name, the only The first issue is a tax issue. When
he did, never things he said. He was the David of Pasadena, step-grandchildren way that property can get to your you buy a house, your cost is your
Grahame boys’ dad, but also best friend Sereena Proctor, Sophia Hodges, Shy- loved ones is through the probate tax “basis” in the house. Suppose
– built in buddies (BIBs) from the start. lee Mendez, and Jeremy and Hannah process. The only way to avoid pro- you buy a house with your husband
He surrounded himself with outstand- Kahler, sisters Brenda Wilson, Linda bate is to create a Revocable Living forty years ago for a price of $20,000
ing men that provided some of the best Jarboe, and Tammy and Tracey Sears, Trust. By placing your assets into and the house is paid off. Today that
male role models a young boy could ask as well as numerous nieces and neph- the name of your trust, when you die house is worth $200,000. If your
for (Uncle Mark, GrandBo, Pop, Alex, ews. She was preceded in death by her you will not have assets held in sole husband is deceased and you own
Ron, Mike C., Rick, Mike F. Hutch, and parents and a brother Donnie Sears. name and therefore, no probate. the house and add a child to your
Big John). Funeral arrangements were by Rausch Many people want to avoid put- title, that child receives the property
Andy laughed at his own silly jokes Funeral Home. ting their beneficiaries through the at your tax basis or $20,000. When
and the pranks he loved to pull. He en- probate process. They don’t like you die, if the child wants to sell the
the fact that the filings in probate property, the child is going to have
joyed dressing his scarecrow on the
Grahame farm for different occasions
Dianna “Dee” Williams are publicly available or that it takes to pay capital gains tax on $180,000,
and for the enjoyment of the Lower 8-12months to close a probate. Or, being the difference between your
Marlboro area community. He was fun, that legal fees in a probate proceed- tax basis of $20,000 and the market
agreeable (“yes, Sweetie”), and patient ing can be expensive. Additionally, value of the property, $200,000.
– unless he was sitting in a deer stand. they don’t want their loved ones to That tax can be avoided by pass-
A loving dad and husband, we hope a have to sort through their assets in ing the property to your child
little of him rubbed off on everyone who order to make the probate filings. through your Will or Trust. A Will
knew him well. Our loss is great. They seek to make it simple. But, or Trust provides a “step up” in basis
In lieu of flowers memorial dona- they don’t want to spend the money so the child or beneficiary takes the
tions in Andy’s name may be made to to create a Revocable Living Trust. property at the market value. If the
the American Red Cross, Blood Dona- What can be done? It is possible child then decides to sell the prop-
tion Services, PO Box 37839, Boone, IA to minimize the number of assets erty, there is no tax since the child
50037; Link: that have to go through the probate inherits the property at a value of
https://www.redcross.org/donate/ process. $200,000 and sells it for the same
blood-services-donation.html/ or Cal- Since probate applies only to amount.
vert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Fred- property held in your sole name The other issue to be faced with
erick, MD 20678; 410-535-0892 when you die, you can transfer title putting a child on your title is wheth-
Dianna “Dee” Williams, 79, of St.
Link: https://calverthospice.org/ of the property to someone else dur- er the child has or will have credi-
Leonard, MD passed away peacefully
Funeral arrangements were by Rausch ing your lifetime. Or, if you want to tors. Once you place property in the
on January 7, 2021. She was born in
Funeral Home. continue to maintain some control name of the child, their creditors be-
Brooklyn, NY April 8, 1941 to Char-
your property, you can transfer title come your creditors.
lotte Frederick. Dee married Robert
to yourself and someone else. If you Another option to avoid probate
Dorothy Marie Coleman (Bob) Williams after a love at first sight
re-title the asset with someone else is to use what is called “payable on
encounter in 1963 joining his son for an
so that each of you are holding the death” forms at your bank. Every
instant family. They then added four
asset jointly with “right of survivor- bank will have a “payable on death”
more boys to the mix to make a full
ship”, then when one of you dies, form you can fill out indicating who
rambunctious home. Dee worked at
the other will inherit ownership of will take the money in your accounts
Calvert Cliff Nuclear Power Plant for
all the asset and there will be no when you die. By filling out this
22 years as a security officer and in the
probate. form and designating a beneficiary
warehouse. She enjoyed her retirement
Keep in mind that if your prop- to take your accounts, the accounts
by spending time with family, travel-
erty is the subject of a mortgage, the are not held in sole name and there
ing to Mexico, visiting Alaska by cruise
mortgage company may restrict your is no probate on those accounts
ship and land, soaring in a hot air bal-
rights to transfer your ownership. when you die. For investment ac-
loon over beautiful Sedona, AZ, search-
Most commonly, a husband and counts, you can designate beneficia-
ing for shark’s teeth on the beach of The
wife will hold an asset like their pri- ries to take the accounts when you
Chesapeake Bay, reading, and playing
mary residence in joint name with die and avoid probate. These forms
computer games.
right of survivorship (also termed are called the “Transfer on Death”
Dee is preceded in death by her moth-
“tenants by the entirety”). This forms.
er and step-father Charlotte and Oscar
means that when one spouse dies, The best approach to probate is
Dorothy Marie Coleman, 69, of Hun- Frederick, sister Dorothy Mantuano,
the other takes ownership of the en- to focus on organizing your assets
tingtown passed away January 10, 2021 and brother Wallace Frederick. Dee
tire property and there is no probate now so that your loved ones will
at her residence. She was born March 16, is survived by her husband Bob Wil-
of the asset since it was held in joint not have to search through years of
1951 in Washington, DC to Herman and liams of which she was married to for
name. Of course, when the survivor paperwork to try to find out what
Mary Jane (Dixon) Sears. Dorothy was 57 years; her children, Robert Williams
dies, there is probate of the asset. you own, where your accounts are,
raised Lothian on her family’s farm and Jr. of Oneonta, NY, Michael Williams
Suppose you own a house and what insurance policies you have,
graduated from Southern High School. (Ruthie Holland) and James Williams
your spouse is deceased, meaning etc. Believe me, your loved ones
She married Michael Coleman on June (Tracy Citrano) of St. Leonard, MD,
you own 100% of the property in will love you even more if you leave
20, 1986 and they settled in Hunting- Charles Williams (Greta) of Los Ala-
your sole name. You have one child them with very little to do in a pro-
town in 1989. Dorothy owned and oper- mos, NM, and Frank Williams (Oksana)
and want to add that child to your bate proceeding.
ated Maryland Tag and Title Services in of Rio Rancho, NM; her sister Charlotte
title to the property. Can you add Join me for a free seminar on the
Lanham with her husband and retired in Jenkins; as well as 8 grandchildren and
another person, like a child, to your third Wednesday of each month at
2015. She attended Chesapeake Church 5 great-grandchildren.
title to the property? Yes, that can 11am at 8906 Bay Avenue in North
and in her spare time enjoyed riding Funeral arrangements by Rausch Fu-
be done with a deed. But, there are Beach. Call 301-855-2246 to reserve
motorcycles, traveling to Pennsylvania neral Home.
consequences you must think about your spot.
with her family, spending time with her
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