On Sunday, June 10, Leonardtown VRS Auxiliary, at the invitation of the Stewart Family, came together to celebrate our own Catherine Stewart as the Saint Mary's County Woman of the Year. Catherine was chosen from of field of 11 woman who have contributed to the well being of Saint May's County. She was presented with the award on March 15 at the Higher Education Center. Days later, her daughter Crystal decided she was going to honor her mother with a surprise party.... no easy task keeping the secret and then luring her to the rescue squad where she was surrounded by so many of her close friends and family. Besides being proud of this accomplishment, the rescue squad took the time to honor the Auxiliary and Catherine for again raising a record number of dollars. Life Member Michael K. Gardiner with Mattingley Gardiner Funeral Home donated the Bronze plaque dedicating our new Ambulance 197 to the Leonardtown VRS Auxiliary for their fund raising efforts.

Photo credits - Marklin Francois