Sharpsburg American Legion Post 236 and the Sons of the American Legion presented a donation of $500 to the Sharpsburg Elementary School Kids in Need Program on Patriots Day, which was Sept. 11.
Dale Lewis, Unit 236 treasurer, and Lawrence Hoffman, Unit commander, handed the check to Ryan Hench, principal of Sharpsburg Elementary, and “Miss Vickie” Winston, school secretary, in a recent presentation.
The school program provides clothing, meals, field trips and school supplies to needy students.
Legion Post 236 meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Sharpsburg Ambulance Building. All eligible veterans are welcome.
Legion Auxiliary honors Gold Star Mothers
Sept. 30 is Gold Star Mothers’ Day, a day to recognize and honor those who have lost a son or daughter who was serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Each year on Gold Star Mother’s Day, the president calls on all Americans to display the nation’s flag and hold appropriate meetings to publicly express their love, sorrow and reverence toward Gold Star Mothers and their families.
Government buildings are also required to display the flag.
Sharpsburg Unit 236 American Legion Auxiliary recognizes Brigitte Ecton and Willie Knight. Brigette’s son, Harry, and Willie’s son, Orville Lee, were killed in Vietnam.
Volunteers needed at Ferry Hill Place
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is seeking volunteers to help staff Ferry Hill Place in Sharpsburg.
Since the opening of new exhibits at Ferry Hill on May 19, visitation has significantly increased.
Volunteers provide assistance to visitors by giving information about the house, the surrounding area and the Civil War.
For more information, call Ranger Lisa Dittman at 301-582-0813.
Dargan plans ‘homecoming’
Members of the Dargan community are planning a Dargan homecoming reunion at the Dargan Schoolhouse on Sunday, Sept. 30, starting at 1 p.m.
All members of the Dargan community past and present are welcome.
