Wise, hard-working grandfather remembered - Herald-Mail Media

Posted: 23 Sep 2019 08:15 PM PDT

Wise, hardworking grandfather missed

Sunday would have been the 103rd birthday of my grandfather, Joe Hannah. He passed away at 95, and his family misses him every day.

He was an awesome grandfather, not because he bought us things but because he taught us things. The life lessons that came from my grandparents have been instilled into his children and grandchildren. He worked hard every day on the pig farm where he retired after 21 years of service, starting out in the Army Air Corps and then transferring to the Air Force in 1947 and finished up his working career at the Pentagon.

After he purchased the farm, he volunteered on many committees and boards to better the community that we live in today. The one thing I miss about him is seeing him coming in from the fields or barns, taking a shower, putting his "good" clothes on including cowboy boots and a hat, then heading off to take on the county. I don't know what he did at any of those meetings, but I do know he sure was handsome and smelled good going to them.

What are your pet peeves?We all have pet peeves. What are some of yours?

I would have to say my No. 1 is people who do not use a turn signal. They come standard with the car, so do us all a favor and use it.

Then, there are people who spit their gum out right where people walk. No one wants gum on their shoes, probably not even the person who spit the gum out in the first place. Another is people you cannot rely on, or who won't take the time to put away a cart properly in a cart return or park in a parking spot and not along the curb in front of a store. The best one, though, comes from grandpa: Ignore people who criticize just to be mean.

Church holding fall festival SaturdayDownsville Christian Church, 8228 Dam No. 4 Road in Williamsport, will hold a fall festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

There will be a variety of homemade soups, sandwiches, baked goods and fresh-cut french fries. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to helping the church.

Happenings at Big Cork VineyardsA walking tour of Big Cork Vineyards at 4236 Main St. in Rohrersville will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Friday.

The tour will showcase how the grapes are grown and harvested and will include a glass of wine and a behind-the-tank view of how the wine is made. Reservations are available for $20 at bigcorkvineyards.com or by calling 301-302-8032.

Special Delivery Band will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday. They play a unique blend of classic rock and dance tunes. The food truck will be Renzi Pizza.

Drew Adams, an acoustic guitarist and a favorite at Big Cork, will relax your stressful week away from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Andrew O'Day, a local singer and songwriter, will also relax you with his acoustic guitar sounds as you enjoy the view from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Dance academy holding tryoutsBoonsboro Dance Academy will be having dance tryouts at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday at 7736 Old National Pike, Boonsboro.

For more information, call 240-816-1831.

Band students offer thanks for supportBoonsboro High School Band students would like to thank everyone who donated as they went door to door in some areas to raise money for their love of music, well, and to hang out with each other.

Your generous donations will be put to good use. If you would like to donate and did not get a visit, you still can by making your check out to Boonsboro Band Boosters and mailing it to 10 Campus Ave. Boonsboro, MD 21713. Please mark Attn: Mr. Socks on the outside of the envelope.

The Boonsboro High School Band will present its first competition show of the season at 1:30 on Saturday at Navy Marine Corps Stadium at 550 Taylor Ave., Annapolis. Then, they will load the equipment, props and instruments, hop on the buses and do it all over again at 4:45 p.m. at Old Mill High School, 600 Patriot Lane in Millersville.

Boonsboro American Legion activitiesOn Sunday, a full breakfast menu, open to everyone, is available from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Boonsboro American Legion dining room.

Legion bingo is held at 7 p.m. every Friday night. Everyone is welcome. The U-pick-em is at 29 numbers, and the jackpot is at 57 numbers.

An all-you-can-eat crab feed will be held Sunday, Oct. 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. Doors will open at noon. There will be fried chicken, macaroni salad, Maryland crab soup, Legion milk and sodas. Adult tickets are $40, children 6 to 12 are $15 and children younger than 6 free. Tickets are available at the legion.

Athletic association plans money bonanzaThe Boonsboro Area Athletic Association Youth Sports is having its annual money bonanza on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Boonsboro American Legion. Doors open at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and a DJ from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

There will be food, fun, music, tip jars and a silent auction. Tickets are $40 for two people and include dinner, dessert and beer. Buy your ticket online at baaasports.com.

Pleasant Valley quarter auctionThe Pleasant Valley Elementary PTA will be hosting a quarter auction starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Boonsboro American Legion Post 10, 710 N. Main St.

Tickets are $10 and include one bidding paddle and one raffle ticket. Extra paddles will be available for purchase.

To purchase tickets in advance, contact Kerry Deckhut at Kerry.Deckhut@gmail.com or Dr. Michael Telemeco at telemmic@wcps.k12.md.us. Bring quarters or exchange your cash for rolls of quarters. Themed baskets will also be raffled off.

The group is seeking a few more vendors.

Upcoming events at Shafer ParkThe Boonsboro Farmers Market will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the park, 37 Park Drive in Boonsboro.

The annual "Meet the Mayor, Town Council and Town Administration" event will be held Tuesday, Oct. 1.

There will be a few cornhole boards set up and you can choose a partner or play to win against them.

A Fit in BoonsBoro instructor will teach a yoga-in-the-park class at 6 p.m. The cost for the class is $5 for nonmembers and free for members.

BHS Class of 1953 to meet in HalfwayAlumni of the Boonsboro High School Class of 1953 will meet for a reunion luncheon at the Western Sizzlin restaurant at 17567 York Road in Halfway on Saturday beginning at 11:30 a.m. Lunch begins at noon.

All classmates are invited and encouraged to remind one another of the luncheon meeting. For more information, call Mary Lou Boyer at 301-432-8008.

Library happeningsToddler time for ages 18 months to 3 years will be held Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon in the children's room of Boonsboro Free Library, 401 Potomac St.

Homeschool STEM Class "Robotic Hand Activity" will be held Tuesday in the community room for first through fifth grades. Register online at washcolibrary.org/Boonsboro or by calling the library. There is limited space.

Preschool story time for ages 3 to 5 will be held Wednesday from 3:30 to 4 p.m. in the children's room.

The Lego Club meets at 4:15 on Wednesday in the community room.

A lap-sit will be held Friday at 11 a.m. for ages 18 months and younger. A variety of rhymes, finger plays and songs will be offered in the children's room.

The Maryland Insurance Administration will have a representative in the lobby from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday to explain what they do to protect the consumers of Maryland by regulating the state's insurance companies and more.

Teen Anime Club meets at 4:30 p.m. on Friday in the community room.

Family story time is at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the children's room.

The book for the October Afternoon book club is "Where the Crawdad Sing" by Delia Owens.

For more information, call 301-432-5723.

Jockey Bar hosting trivia, karaokeJockey Bar & Grille at 7704 Old National Pike in Boonsboro is hosting the following events:

• Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. is trivia night. There are prizes and specials. Get there a little early to sign up your team.

• TSL Karaoke Entertainment on Friday night with music from 8 to 11 p.m.

Church hosting food and yard saleAn indoor soup, sandwich, baked goods and yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Mount Zion Lutheran Church Friendship Hall, 20214 Locust Grove Road, Rohrersville.

Yard-sale items include furniture, children's clothing, toys and much more for the wonderful price of a donation. All proceeds from this event will go to the Mount Zion Needy Family Fund.

If you are interested in donating gently used items, call 301-432-5370 for more information.

All-you-can-eat waffles on Oct. 5Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 33 Potomac St., Boonsboro offers all-you-can-eat waffles with chicken gravy from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5.

Adults are $11 each, children younger than 12 are $5.50 each. The meal includes coleslaw and drink. Advanced orders for carry-out only should be made by Sunday by calling the church at 301-432-2247 or Dave Wade 570-415-6077.

Baked goods will be available.

Washington Goes PurpleWashington Goes Purple is an ongoing effort to spread awareness throughout the county to educate everyone on the signs of addiction and ways to help prevent it from starting.

The group also provides information needed to overcome addiction. Members are available to come talk to youth or adult organizations to educate on the signs to look for, the good Samaritan Narcan training and prevention. For more information, email washingtongoespurple@gmail.com.

Spotlight on special educationSpotlight on Special Education in Washington County will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at South Hagerstown High School, 1101 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown.

It's a time to showcase the work, programs and continuum of services while connecting with families and the community. Free food and door prizes to the first 200 who attend.

Check out the resources from area vendors to learn what services are available to you and your family.

American Girl bingo and lunchAmerican Girl bingo and lunch will be hosted by Boonsboro Elementary PTA on Sunday, Nov. 3, at Hagerstown Elks Lodge, 11063 Robinwood Drive in Hagerstown.

Players will have the opportunity to win American Girl dolls, accessories, clothes and more.

Doors open at 11 a.m., lunch is served at noon and bingo starts at 1 p.m. Buy tickets online at https://tinyurl.com/y5 wmuqzx. The cost is $40 for an individual ticket or $70 for a mommy-and-me ticket. Players of all ages are welcome, but a ticket is required for each attendee.

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