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Which Grocery Store Has the Best Prices? (Spoiler, it's not Safeway)

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The Washington Consumers' Checkbook report is here.

What Flood Insurance Does and Does Not Cover

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Of the millions of North and South Carolina homes damaged by recent flooding from Hurricane Florence, only about 339,000 are covered by national flood insurance, according to the most recent records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The many victims without flood coverage will not get help from their homeowners insurance policies. Only flood insurance covers water damage caused by weather and other external forces.
It’s wise to consider buying flood insurance even if you don’t live in a flood-prone area, because flooding isn’t only caused by big storms. In fact, some 20 percent of claims through the government-run National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) are from homeowners and renters in areas considered at low or moderate risk of flooding.

Passing of Sharon L. (Passero) Crist

Dear Neighbors,
We are sad to report the passing of Sharon Crist, mother of Jamie Crist, a long-time resident of Inverness Lane and organizer of Tantallon's Clean Up-Green Up events.
Sharon died on September 21 at age 79. A visitation and funeral mass will be held in the next few days in Rochester, NY.
Please keep Jamie and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Passing of Macy Cooper West

Dear Neighbors,

We are sad to report the passing of Macy West, wife of Bob West and mother of Keith West, TCA Treasurer. Macy and Bob West are long-time residents of Surrey Circle Dr and have many neighborhood friends.

Please keep the West family in your thoughts and prayers.

From Mary's obituary (Kalas Funeral Home):

Macy Cooper West, 86, of Fort Washington, MD, passed away September 22, 2018. She was born on August 15, 1932, in North Carolina to the late John Carr Cooper and Juanita Honeycutt.

Macy valued and exemplified love of family, sweetness, kindness, generosity, and devotion to her church. She consistently put her faith into action and her faith never wavered. She had been an active member of the Oxon Hill United Methodist Church since 1963, and also served as the Lay Visitor from 1967 to 1993. She enjoyed being with her family and friends, shopping, playing bridge, attending Bible study, and going to the pool, Myrtle Beach, and the family lake house in North Carolina.

Macy is survived by her beloved husband, Robert Elmon West, to whom she was married for almost 66 years. She also leaves to mourn her beloved children Keith West and Lynn Linde (Karl), grandchildren Macy Ketcham (Jeremy), Karl Linde (Renae), Clarissa Linde, Cooper Linde (Sarah), Dietrich Linde (Carlie), Caroline Vining (Louie), and her great-grandchildren Hope Ketcham, Caleb Ketcham, Hannah Ketcham, Kylie Ketcham, Kezia Ketcham, Jayden Linde, Priya Linde, Kevon Linde, Henry Linde, and Cecilia Linde. She is also survived by her beloved sister, Ruth Honeycutt, and many nieces and nephews.

Macy was predeceased by her brothers George Cooper and J.W. Cooper, her sisters Mary Anna Bryan and Elizabeth Wade, and great-grandchildren Alvin Linde and Azzi Linde.

A Life Celebration will take place on Monday, October 1, 2018 from 5-8 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 11 am at the Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, 6400 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment will follow at the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery. 11301 Crain Hwy, Cheltenham, MD 20623.

Donations in Macy’s memory can be made to Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, 6400 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745.

Tantallon Home Featured in the Washingtonian

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Kristin Corrigan and her husband, Sam, moved to their Fort Washington home in 2015 after living in Capitol Hill for four years. They were drawn out of DC by what Kristin calls the “modern, quirky house,” which is located in the waterfront community Tantallon.
“It’s so peaceful here, while still being close to the city and our offices,” says Kristin. “I go for a walk every morning on the tree-lined streets winding through the golf course and check out all the other homes.”

The Conservancy of Broad Creek Invites You to Join Them

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Dear Conservancy Members:

On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Conservancy, I want to thank you for your support over the past year. It is because of your membership that the Conservancy is able to undertake several projects and programs aimed at improving the Broad Creek Historic District, providing continued stewardship of the Broad Creek Woods and in providing new educational lectures free to our members and the general public. I am pleased to report that the Conservancy has had great success this past year in pursuing its goals, as well as planning for the future.
The Conservancy’s Broad Creek Woods, a 72-acre forested property located across from St. John’s Episcopal Church on Livingston Road has been a continued focus of the Board of Trustees. The Conservancy received a Community Improvement Grant as well as a Prince George’s County Council Special Appropriation Grant from Councilmen Obie Patterson. Both grants were used to remove invasive bamboo and greenbrier from the property. Driving along Livingston Road, you can see that a major portion of the bamboo strand has been cut and the land treated to reduce the prospect of new bamboo sprouting. The remaining bamboo will continue to be harvested by the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Further in the interior of the Broad Creek Woods, some 2 acres of greenbrier, an invasive weed with thorns, was cut and removed. The Conservancy also successfully petitioned the Maryland Highway Department to install metal guard rails along the dirt right-of-way road that is located at the corner of Old Fort Foote Road and Indian Head Highway (route 210). This new guardrail will prevent the illegal dumping to trash that has existed for years to be stopped.
With these initiatives completed, the Conservancy can start the work to create a public educational trail through the Broad Creek Woods. The goal of this proposed trail is to provide identification and information about the various trees and plants on the property. It will also offer information on the conservation of wooded areas.
The Conservancy also presented two lectures during this membership year, one in the Fall of 2017 and one in the Spring of 2018. Jennifer Stabler, the County’s archaeologist with the Historic Preservation office, gave a lecture on the historic cemeteries in Prince George’s County. This event took place on September 16, 2017 at St. John’s Episcopal Church. A tour of the historic St. John’s cemetery followed the lecture, along with a reception.
The spring lecture was entitled, “To Do Right and Overcome: Reflections on Some Prince George’s County Women.” It was held in Bayne Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church on June 9, 2018. The Speakers were Dr. Rita Robinson and Dr. Leigh Ryan. Rita Robinson focused on County members in the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame, while storyteller Rita Robinson followed the life of a county slave. Following the lecture was a reception.
As with most Conservancy events, these two lectures were free to members and the general public. It is a continuing theme of the Conservancy to offer these educational lectures on elements of Prince George’s history. They were made possible through the membership dues of the Conservancy.
It is hoped that another educational experience can be offered by the Conservancy this coming fall. It will be an Educational Treasure Hunt for kids as well as parents. The game will feature historic sites and landmarks in our southwestern part of the County. More information on this upcoming event will be announced later this year.
As has been said in years past, in order for the Conservancy of Broad Creek to be at all effective and credible, it needs the support of its members. Having a growing and caring membership allows the Conservancy to stand tall and be respected when it speaks and engages with others. Knowing that there is a community of support behind it, gives strength to the Conservancy to pursue its mission and goals.
I truly hope that all of you will continue to be members of the Conservancy, and will ask your friends and family members to join and support the Conservancy of Broad Creek as well. If you have already renewed your membership, I truly thank you. If you have not, please consider renewing your membership today.  [Membership application here]
Again, thank you for all of your past support to this non-profit organization.
Sincerely,
Michael S. Leventhal, President, Board of Trustees

Fort Washington Clippers Youth Lacrosse featured on Fox 5 News

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From Clippers founder Arthur Cutler: "Our 3rd-4th grade Championship Team also received the Hometown Team Award. Members of this team reside in Fort Washington, Brandywine, Accokeek and Clinton. This was a great and proud moment for our first year program and the Fort Washington/ South County community."
If you know of any young men in grades Kindergarten through 7th grade who are interested, email fortwashingtonlacrosse@gmail.com