Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc.
Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad
                  









Aug 8
Aux. Drive Thru Chicken Dinner

Aug 14
Auxiliary Yard Sale

Aug 19
Rescue Squad Basket Bingo

Aug 21
Saturday 9AM - 4:45PM Photo Shoot Fundraiser

2010
January 150
February 157
March 191
April 129
May 195
June 189
Total 1011
2009
January 196
October 171
November 167
December 178
February 194
March 176
April 203
May 184
June 197
July 132
August 157
September 159
Total 2114

Today 102
Total211,887
Since March 9, 2009

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS!


Region 5 Hospital Status

Passing of Member Elaine Guy

June 27 - The Department regrets to annouce the passing of Mary "Elaine" Guy 49, of Bushwood, Maryland. Elaine passed on June 27, 2010 in Mechanicsville, MD. Born June 2, 1961 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of John C. and Margaret Spence Guy, Sr. of Mechanicsville, MD. She is survived by her brothers and sisters Judy and Wayne Copsey, John and Kathi Guy, Jr., Robert E. and Jo Guy, Valerie and Aaron Smiley, Diane Lacey, and J.R. and Cathy Guy all of whom are from Mechanicsville.

Elaine was a member of Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad from November of 1996 –December of 2007. While a member Elaine became an EMT-B/IVT, Crew Chief, Emergency Vehicle Operator, EMS Officer I, Incident Command for EMS and also served as Safety Officer. Over the years of Elaine’s Volunteer Service to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, Elaine responded to 1355 calls.

Elaine also served on The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Dept.for fifteen years joining in 1992. She served as Assistant Secretary and Secretary from 1994 thru 1997. Elaine received several awards during her tenure with the department, including Firefighter of the Year in 1996, Presidents Award in 1995, top ten responder several times and several special service awards.

Elaine was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for thirty one years, where she earned her life membership in 1999. She served in various offices, including President from 1985 thru 1989 and 1991. Elaine then served as Vice President from 1992 thru 2005.

A loving Aunt to a host of Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews. She was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County and attended Chopticon High School graduating in 1979. She worked as a management Analyst for the U.S. Department of Education for 30 years. Mary belonged to the Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad, Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department, and the Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department Ladies Aux. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 from 5:00- 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be said at 7:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 1, 2010, in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD at 10:00 A.M. with Fr. Ron Potts officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD. Pallbearers will be John Guy, Jr., Robert E. Guy, J.R. Guy, Jay Long, Wayne Copsey, Brian Connelly and Honorary Pallbearers will be Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department, Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad, and Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Dept. Ladies Aux.

Visitation: The Family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 30th 2010 from 5:00-8:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be held at 7:00PM.

Service: A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 1st, 2010 at 10:00AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Fr. Ron Potts officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace cemetery, Helen, MD.

Contributions can be made to Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Dept. P.O. Box 37 Mechanicsville, MD 20659, Mechanicsville Rescue Squad P.O. Box 15 Mechanicsville, MD 20659 and Hospice of St. Mary's P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Our prayers go out to Elaine’s family and friends.



Bert's Celebrates 25yrs

June 25 - MVRS as well as MVFD were invited to bring an ambulance and fire engine up to enjoy the festivities to help Bert’s Restaurant to celebrate their 25th Anniversary!

There was a performance from Elvis, cars of all ages and models to view, and as always great food and ice cream to enjoy by everyone who attended.

Thank you to ALL the Bert's Restaurant Staff for 25yrs of dedicated service to our community.

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Eddie Burroughs Viewing & Funeral

June 16 - Eddie is the last still active Charter Member of the Rescue Squad, He was an active running member from 1959 through 1973 responding to 56 calls; he served as the Charter Treasurer of the Squad in 1959 and served in that capacity for 10 years through 1968. He was elected the third president of the Squad in 1969. and served for 6 years as president through 1974. He has served continously on the Board of Directors from 1975 to current.

Earlier this year Eddie was inducted into the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association Hall Fame.

Eddie, we thank your for your 50 y ... (Full Story)

Chopticon Graduation 2010

Chopticon Graduation 2010
Chopticon Graduation 2010
June 4 - On June 4, 2010 the class of 2010 graduated from Chopticon High School. The weather although a little on the warm side was beautiful so was the ceremony. We had two members graduate from Chopticon High School they were McKenzie Rivard and TJ Korb. Congratulations to all of the graduates and best wishes in the future.

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Donkey Ball

May 15 - On Saturday, May 15, Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad held the most fun fundraiser of all. Two teams of MVRS players play against the St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office and St. Mary’s Emergency Communications. Players had to start at home plate and ride donkeys to the first base, while those in the out field had to get the ball and get on their donkey to throw or tag the other team out. The donkeys do not cooperate well which makes the game so much fun. You get bucked off your donkey, whether it be the front or the back. Sometimes the donkey will not move to get you to the ball. They have a min ... (Full Story)



 



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