Thanks, Mother Nature

And a very pleasant good morning. I need to say a big “thank you” to Mother Nature for sparing us the nasty weather that was forecasted this past weekend and a “thank you” in advance for the mild weather predicted for the rest of the week.

The sun is shining and so am I.


Alumni bonanza

Calling all South Hagerstown High School alumni.

The South High Rebel Touchdown Club will hold a bonanza Saturday, March 3, at Dixon-Troxell Post 211 American Legion in Funkstown.

Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the drawings begin at 7:30 p.m.

Ticket No. 1 will be raffled and guaranteed to be in the final five. There is no need to be present to win, and no one younger than 21 will be admitted. Tickets cost $40 per person and include meal, soft drinks and “Rebel Juice.” A cash bar will be available.

There will be food and a DJ following the drawings.

For tickets or information, contact John Phillips at 301-797-3137.

Scouting news

Scouting has returned to Funkstown. Thanks to Rich Gaver, Funkstown is bringing Boy Scouting back to town. The first meeting for Troop 23 will be Wednesday, March 7, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall.

For more information, call Gaver at 301-739-4212.

Planning meeting

Every year, the re-enactment of the Battle of Funkstown keeps gaining momentum and numbers, thanks in a large part to John Phillips and a large number of volunteers. 

With the 150th anniversary of the Civil War this year, the upcoming re-enactment should prove to be fabulous. If you would like to get involved and help with the planning, there is a meeting Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 6 p.m. at Funkstown Fire Hall.

The dates for the re-enactment and occupation of Funkstown are July 20 to 22.

It’s a great few days of living history , so why not be a part of the event?