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The Hampstead American Legion will observe National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Douglas W. "Doug" Henley, former executive director of the War Memorial and a Carroll County restaurateur, died Wednesday at his Mount Airy home of pancreatic cancer. He was 67.

Chuck Fisher & The Legends Show, with dinner, will be offered Sept. 27 at the Sykesville American Legion, as sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 223.

BUCS Pleasure Club will host a "Salute to a Hero" Crab Feast Sept. 20 at its social hall, 3050 Bird View Road, Westminster, to recognize fallen Baltimore County police officer Jason Schneider and raise money for the Jason Schneider Memorial Fund.

Congratulations to Pastor Mike Caldwell, who was recently named the minister of Tome United Methodist Church in Port Deposit

Sue North wrote me about the Havre de Grace United Methodist Church's 4th annual blessing of the animals and pet expo Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. in Tydings Park in Havre de Grace. Free admission; pets must be leashed; other activities. Phone Tammy, 410-939-6105, for details or vendor spaces.

Whether it's a family heirloom or an item purchased at a local yard sale, the Historical Society of Carroll County will host its annual Antiques Appraisal Day Saturday to provide a verbal estimate on an item's worth.

Roaring Run Lions have their sixth annual Vera Bradley/Longaberger Basket Bingo, to benefit many community causes, Sept. 13 at Reese Fire Hall

Mark your calendar for the second Saturday in September for the all-you-can-eat breakfast at Harmony Lodge. Lucky Sept. 13 from 7 to 10 a.m. The breakfast buffet includes scrambled eggs, home fries, scrapple, bacon, sausage, biscuits, sausage gravy, dried beef gravy, coffee, tea and orange juice.

In Mr. Obama's own continuing anguish — the consequence of his predecessor's rush to an unnecessary war in Iraq waged on false intelligence and premises — he cannot let his hands be tied in responding with all military force required to eradicate potential threats.

The family of a Westminster Marine killed in Iraq in 2006 is hoping to kick-start a nationwide effort to educate children on the differences between Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

Westminster holding a 250 Years & Counting Contest

Retiree who took up cross-stitching after woodworking mishap has exhibit at Mount Airy Senior and Community Center

Outdoors calendar for Aug. 23 to Nov. 8

The Perryville Fire Company will hold its fourth Sunday of the month, all-you-can-eat breakfast on Aug 24. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and breakfast runs through 11:30 a.m. Please call 410-920-5079 with questions.

Since Sunday (Aug. 17) is National Thriftshop Day. Let's plan a trip to the Lutheran Mission Society store, 531 Legion Drive at Otsego Street, 410-939-0879, or Twice as Nice Shop, 1894 Pulaski Highway, 410-939-0633

Carolynn Baker, the newest commander of the American Legion Department of Maryland, who hails from Harford County, is making better access to health care for veterans and growing the membership of the American Legion, her top priorities as the leader of 63,000 American Legion members throughout the state.

Matthew T. Kellermann, a computer systems analyst and a lifelong baseball fan, died Aug. 1 of a heart attack at his Ellicott City home. He was 53.

The Perryville Farmers Market is open every Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the corner of Broad Street and Roundhouse Drive in Lower Ferry Park; vendors are selling produce, crafts, baked goods and other wares.

Enjoy the 33rd Havre de Grace Seafood Festival in Tydings Park

The American Legion Laurel Post 60 baseball team went from cliques to clicking this summer.

Maryland veterans can find counseling and assistance at American Legion's Veterans Crisis Command Center, which changes locations this week.

American Legion Post hosts town hall on medical treatment at VA hospitals in the Baltimore region

WASHINGTON — The Maryland Veterans Affairs Health Care System is seeking help from private physicians in the Baltimore region to address a primary care backlog that has become one of the worst in the nation, federal officials said Monday.

From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. tonight (Friday), the Havre de Grace Elks Lodge, on 940 Pulaski Highway, will hold a steak dinner to include salad, potato, vegetable, dessert and coffee and iced tea. The cost is $13 per person. For information call the lodge, 410-939-9800

Christmas is coming early this year as the Hampstead American Legion Auxiliary hosts its first Christmas in July bazaar from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, July 26.

On Monday, July 28, the American Legion, the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization, will hold at town hall meeting at the American Legion Dewey Lowman Post 109 in Arbutus to allow veterans to discuss the quality of care they are receving at the Baltimore Veteran Affairs Medical Center.

On Saturday, the fourth annual Mitchell Ride for Children will draw motorcycle clubs and enthusiasts from across the area on a group trip through Carroll County and parts of Howard County to raise funds for needy children.

July is National Hot Dog Month. It is also national blueberry, lasagna, pickle, baked beans and cell phone courtesy month. Phone friends and family to organize a picnic (Yes, July is National Picnic Month, too) at the Havre de Grace Arts Commission sponsored concert in Tydings Park tonight (

Congratulations to my cousin, Sharon Cawman, and her husband, Joe, on the birth of their grand-daughter, Gianna Paige Cermignano. She is the daughter of Krissi and Brian and was born July 13

State highway officials are planning new merge lanes on the Baltimore Beltway between Perring Parkway and Harford Road.

National program of American Legion

Congratulations to Tim and Stacy Duer on the birth of their daughter, Elise Renee Duer, on June 28. She weighed in at 6 pounds 11 ounces and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are David and Betty Streeter.

After two years of planning, fundraising and actual construction, the veterans living at Perry Point Veterans Medical Center now have a gazebo to shelter them during summer picnics. For James Heuser, 18, of Towson, the project served as a way to show his gratitude to the veterans and earn his Eagle Scout award.

Laurel residents and visitors celebrated with American pride at Independence Day festivities that started with a parade and ended with fireworks at Granville Gude Park on Saturday, July 5.

Members of the Towson Triangle committee, who voted 11 to 1opposing a PUD resolution, are disappointed that Councilman David Marks chose to agree with outside interests and not the community regarding 101 York.

Arbutus hosts morning event to remember veterans' service

Congratulations to Ron Mathias, the recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellow, which is the highest service award in Lionism. Ron has been a member of the Havre de Grace Lions Club for more than 46 years.

Happy Independence Day, dear readers!

Towson Fourth of July information

In 2013, the future of the Laurel Independence Day car show looked bleak. Dan Sivley said the Laurel Fourth of July committee could not find anyone to pick up the torch when, after a dozen straight years of organizing the car show, he stepped back.

Atholton High School's Miles Walker recently captured the state's top prize in an American Legion national government instruction program, an accomplishment that for the 16-year old rising senior is nearly 16 years in the making.