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our neighborhood veterans
by Jim Houck, Jr. Photo by Jim Houck, Jr.
Department of Maryland Sons of
AMVETS 1 Annual Picnic at
st
north Point Home
Saturday, June 5, 2015, started Karaoke and DJ, operated by Mike
out as a dreary, rainy day to have a Mahoney, was being set up. Things
picnic—especially the very first one— were set to kick off at high noon,
for the immediate residents of North and Director of North Point Home
Point Home in Hagerstown. Jennifer Drake, along with her staff
The Department of Maryland and the residents, were anxiously
Sons of AMVETS Veterans Affairs awaiting the event.
Voluntary Service (VAVS), led by Suddenly the skies cleared and
representative Jim Payne and aided the sun appeared; it was clear that
by National AMVETS appointed God had heard our silent prayers. Pictured are the immediate residents of North Point Home.
Deputy VAVS representatives Dick The crew arrived and began to set
Fleagle and Jim Houck Jr., along up all the tents, tables, and chairs, eat. All food was taken inside and laid not make an appearance at the next
with Ed Stely, our Department as well as getting the grill ready out, and what a layout it was! There annual picnic.
of Maryland Commander, and and bringing out the ice chests, was a fruit tray, a vegetable tray, a I took over 150 photos. If you
Bob Stouffer, our Department of filled with soda pop and water. cheese tray, a meat tray, baked beans, would like to see them, go to
Maryland Adjutant, had been We could tell it was going to turn potato salad, macaroni salad, slaw, Facebook: Department of Maryland
planning the picnic for a long time into a great day and a great picnic. rolls, and cookies. Everyone filled Sons of AMVETS, and you will be
and were hoping for a beautiful day Mike (Dr. Mudcat) got his medicine their plates and found a seat inside able to view them.
to have it. The food was purchased show going to start off the fun. The or outside. Everyone really seemed The 1st Annual Picnic at North
and prepared, the drinks were Department of Maryland AMVETS to enjoy all the delicious food. When Point Home was a huge success, and
chilling. Dr. Mudcat’s Medicine Show Auxiliary was represented by everyone had satisfied their appetite, we will strive to make each one in
their President, Mary McKinnon. the festivities resumed outside. the future equally as successful. We
give thanks to Jennifer Drake and
Commander Ed Stely and VAVS
FOR SALE We had three Sons of AMVETS Representative Jim Payne presented her staff, the residents of North Point
Squadrons, three AMVETS Auxiliary
28 Pleasant Acres Drive Units, and two AMVETS Veteran an award to Brett Brown from Home, and all who participated
from the AMVETS family, for their
Gladhill’s Furniture warehouse
Post Members from Maryland
Thurmont, MD 21788 represented at the picnic: Sons of for allowing us to store our used help and support to keep this great
AMVETS Squadrons— Squadron 7 furniture, which is donated by institution open for our homeless
from Thurmont, Squadron 9 from generous people from around the Veterans living on the streets of our
Middletown, and Squadron 10 from state of Maryland, to be used by the great nation, and for helping to give
Hagerstown; AMVETS Auxiliary homeless Veterans, who are helped them a so-deserving second chance at
Units—Unit 7 from Thurmont, Unit to become independent and lead independent living.
9 from Middletown, and Unit 10 fruitful lives on their own, to furnish If you have furniture you no
from Hagerstown; AMVETS Veteran their apartments. Commander Ed longer use or need, please consider
Post Members—AMVETS Post 7 Stely also presented the plaque to Jim giving it for this worthwhile cause.
from Thurmont and AMVETS Post Nicholson, the general manager of Contact Jim Payne at 240-446-7183
10 from Hagerstown. Gladhill’s Furniture. Thank you Brett or Ed Stely at 301-524-9333 to make
Gorgeous home in a quiet neighborhood, Jim Payne had certainly done his and Jim for all you have done to help arrangements for a pick-up at your
close to commuter routes. Freshly painted, new job well; everything was in place and our Veterans. convenience.
granite counter tops, new ceramic floors in baths ,
custom fireplace mantle. Open plan for elegant, everyone was enjoying themselves. The festivities began again after We also need items such as
yet comfortable, living. Large kitchen/morning The Catoctin Hollow Boys even made the presentation of the award and toilet paper, paper towels, wash
room. Relax on the slate patio and enjoy the a bit of excitement was felt by all cloths, bath towels, small kitchen
beautiful professional landscaping. Custom an appearance and sang a few songs.
fence for privacy. Adjoins community park. Donny McKinnon was in fine voice as when Jim Payne came through the appliances, plates, silverware—
A tremendous value. List price $359,900 he sang Sinatra and Satchmo (Louis door with a large clothes basket basically everything to start
Call: Barry Weller Armstrong) and some other songs. filled with water balloons. We could housekeeping from the start. Due to
tell by the way the kids eyes lit up
state laws, the only item we cannot
Mike Mahoney sang a few songs
to view today! while he attended the equipment. The that if you wanted to stay dry, hide. accept is used mattresses.
301-471-8830 music and festivities soon began to The kids had a ball with the water All those who participated in the
Residential • New Homes • Farms • Building Lots draw in the neighborhood children, balloons that Jennifer Drake filled, 1st Annual Picnic at North Point
and they were all invited to join in and they commenced to throw Home should give themselves a big
the festivities. The kids soon wanted them at all the guests, giving some pat on the back for helping to make
to sing karaoke; several of them did, a good soaking. Mary Mahoney it a tremendously successful event.
and they really enjoyed being in the and Sandi Burns joined in, trying Thank you!
spotlight. to soak the kids and got pretty well God Bless the United States of
Bobby Stouffer had the hot dogs soaked themselves. I think it was America, God Bless the American
301-471-8830 and burgers grilled, and it was time to decided that the water balloons will Veterans, and God Bless You.
BarryWellerProperties.com
Associate Broker, Radcliffe Realty Group
301-663-6444
Equal Housing Opportunity Patronize the Advertisers in The Catoctin Banner !
our neighborhood veterans
by Jim Houck, Jr. Photo by Jim Houck, Jr.
Department of Maryland Sons of
AMVETS 1 Annual Picnic at
st
north Point Home
Saturday, June 5, 2015, started Karaoke and DJ, operated by Mike
out as a dreary, rainy day to have a Mahoney, was being set up. Things
picnic—especially the very first one— were set to kick off at high noon,
for the immediate residents of North and Director of North Point Home
Point Home in Hagerstown. Jennifer Drake, along with her staff
The Department of Maryland and the residents, were anxiously
Sons of AMVETS Veterans Affairs awaiting the event.
Voluntary Service (VAVS), led by Suddenly the skies cleared and
representative Jim Payne and aided the sun appeared; it was clear that
by National AMVETS appointed God had heard our silent prayers. Pictured are the immediate residents of North Point Home.
Deputy VAVS representatives Dick The crew arrived and began to set
Fleagle and Jim Houck Jr., along up all the tents, tables, and chairs, eat. All food was taken inside and laid not make an appearance at the next
with Ed Stely, our Department as well as getting the grill ready out, and what a layout it was! There annual picnic.
of Maryland Commander, and and bringing out the ice chests, was a fruit tray, a vegetable tray, a I took over 150 photos. If you
Bob Stouffer, our Department of filled with soda pop and water. cheese tray, a meat tray, baked beans, would like to see them, go to
Maryland Adjutant, had been We could tell it was going to turn potato salad, macaroni salad, slaw, Facebook: Department of Maryland
planning the picnic for a long time into a great day and a great picnic. rolls, and cookies. Everyone filled Sons of AMVETS, and you will be
and were hoping for a beautiful day Mike (Dr. Mudcat) got his medicine their plates and found a seat inside able to view them.
to have it. The food was purchased show going to start off the fun. The or outside. Everyone really seemed The 1st Annual Picnic at North
and prepared, the drinks were Department of Maryland AMVETS to enjoy all the delicious food. When Point Home was a huge success, and
chilling. Dr. Mudcat’s Medicine Show Auxiliary was represented by everyone had satisfied their appetite, we will strive to make each one in
their President, Mary McKinnon. the festivities resumed outside. the future equally as successful. We
give thanks to Jennifer Drake and
Commander Ed Stely and VAVS
FOR SALE We had three Sons of AMVETS Representative Jim Payne presented her staff, the residents of North Point
Squadrons, three AMVETS Auxiliary
28 Pleasant Acres Drive Units, and two AMVETS Veteran an award to Brett Brown from Home, and all who participated
from the AMVETS family, for their
Gladhill’s Furniture warehouse
Post Members from Maryland
Thurmont, MD 21788 represented at the picnic: Sons of for allowing us to store our used help and support to keep this great
AMVETS Squadrons— Squadron 7 furniture, which is donated by institution open for our homeless
from Thurmont, Squadron 9 from generous people from around the Veterans living on the streets of our
Middletown, and Squadron 10 from state of Maryland, to be used by the great nation, and for helping to give
Hagerstown; AMVETS Auxiliary homeless Veterans, who are helped them a so-deserving second chance at
Units—Unit 7 from Thurmont, Unit to become independent and lead independent living.
9 from Middletown, and Unit 10 fruitful lives on their own, to furnish If you have furniture you no
from Hagerstown; AMVETS Veteran their apartments. Commander Ed longer use or need, please consider
Post Members—AMVETS Post 7 Stely also presented the plaque to Jim giving it for this worthwhile cause.
from Thurmont and AMVETS Post Nicholson, the general manager of Contact Jim Payne at 240-446-7183
10 from Hagerstown. Gladhill’s Furniture. Thank you Brett or Ed Stely at 301-524-9333 to make
Gorgeous home in a quiet neighborhood, Jim Payne had certainly done his and Jim for all you have done to help arrangements for a pick-up at your
close to commuter routes. Freshly painted, new job well; everything was in place and our Veterans. convenience.
granite counter tops, new ceramic floors in baths ,
custom fireplace mantle. Open plan for elegant, everyone was enjoying themselves. The festivities began again after We also need items such as
yet comfortable, living. Large kitchen/morning The Catoctin Hollow Boys even made the presentation of the award and toilet paper, paper towels, wash
room. Relax on the slate patio and enjoy the a bit of excitement was felt by all cloths, bath towels, small kitchen
beautiful professional landscaping. Custom an appearance and sang a few songs.
fence for privacy. Adjoins community park. Donny McKinnon was in fine voice as when Jim Payne came through the appliances, plates, silverware—
A tremendous value. List price $359,900 he sang Sinatra and Satchmo (Louis door with a large clothes basket basically everything to start
Call: Barry Weller Armstrong) and some other songs. filled with water balloons. We could housekeeping from the start. Due to
tell by the way the kids eyes lit up
state laws, the only item we cannot
Mike Mahoney sang a few songs
to view today! while he attended the equipment. The that if you wanted to stay dry, hide. accept is used mattresses.
301-471-8830 music and festivities soon began to The kids had a ball with the water All those who participated in the
Residential • New Homes • Farms • Building Lots draw in the neighborhood children, balloons that Jennifer Drake filled, 1st Annual Picnic at North Point
and they were all invited to join in and they commenced to throw Home should give themselves a big
the festivities. The kids soon wanted them at all the guests, giving some pat on the back for helping to make
to sing karaoke; several of them did, a good soaking. Mary Mahoney it a tremendously successful event.
and they really enjoyed being in the and Sandi Burns joined in, trying Thank you!
spotlight. to soak the kids and got pretty well God Bless the United States of
Bobby Stouffer had the hot dogs soaked themselves. I think it was America, God Bless the American
301-471-8830 and burgers grilled, and it was time to decided that the water balloons will Veterans, and God Bless You.
BarryWellerProperties.com
Associate Broker, Radcliffe Realty Group
301-663-6444
Equal Housing Opportunity Patronize the Advertisers in The Catoctin Banner !
