Eagles Club

The Eagles Club Inc., which began this year closed due to gaming violations, faces another suspension of its liquor license following a Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement investigation. An administrative law judge issued a suspension of the club's liquor license from Dec. 10, 2012, to May 9, 2013. The judge's decision also calls for a $4,000 fine, according to Officer John Mathias, a supervisor with the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement.

The Washington County liquor board Wednesday agreed to allow the Eagles Club at 18 N. Locust St. in Hagerstown to establish pool teams. Board Chairman Robert L. Everhart told Eagles trustee Jeffrey Knepper during a hearing before the Board of License Commissioners for Washington County in Hagerstown that the request would be granted as long as  Eagles would continue to be operated as a club and not a "pool hall. " Knepper said club members also would like to play horseshoes in a lot that abuts Eagles.

The Eagles Club of Hagerstown will hold an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner Saturday, Dec. 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. to benefit the Humane Society of Washington County.  The event was organized by Gregory Rohrer and will feature spaghetti with meatballs, salad, garlic bread and applesauce. Cakes will be served for dessert.  Tickets cost $7.50 and can be purchased seven days a week from 1 to 9 p.m. at the Eagles Club at 18 N. Locust St. in Hagerstown.  Tickets will also be available at the door.

The Eagles Club Inc. of Waynesboro donated $2,500 to Battle of Monterey Pass battlefield preservation efforts. With Blue Ridge Summit, Pa., land acquired to open an interpretive center, officials are now looking to add a parking lot, create informational signs, replace a roof and possibly purchase additional land.

The largest donation in the history of the Waynesboro Area Business, Education and Community (WABEC) Foundation has allowed the organization to purchase 120 laptops for elementary students. The Eagles Club Inc. of Waynesboro donated $77,116 to WABEC for computers and computer carts in Waynesboro Area School District's four elementary schools. “We just finished up science fair projects, and students used (the laptops) to do research and develop their projects,” said Rita Sterner-Hine, principal of Summitview Elementary School and operations director for WABEC.

The Eagles Club Inc. is closed through March 16 because of gaming violations the club has challenged in court, state and club officials confirmed this week. The social club at 16 E. Main St. is in the midst of a 60-day suspension that began Monday, according to Officer John Mathias, a supervisor with the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement. Charges filed against the Eagles Club Inc. for activities between January and March of 2009 include: Exceeding the $5,000 a week payout limit in small games of chance.

Jacob Hornbaker, 3, gets a last-minute request in with Santa Claus on Saturday at the annual Breakfast with Santa at the Eagles Club in Waynesboro, Pa.

In April, third-grader Ellie Bare entered and won first place in the Pride and Patriotism Art Contest sponsored by Eagles Club 1136 of Brunswick, Md. The prize was $50 and the chance to go on to the national contest. In September, she placed first in the nation for her drawing of an American flag inside the United States with people holding hands surrounding the country. The contest was held for students in grades three to six. Ellie won $200 on the national level. She is also interested in photography.

Sammie Lee Alger, 82, of Hagerstown, Md., died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at Julia Manor Nursing Home. Born Dec. 17, 1929, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Hugh Leo and Zelda Irene Youngblood Alger. He served in the U.S. Army. He was employed by Hugh Leo Alger, painting contractor. He was a member of the Eagles Club in Hagerstown. He is survived by one brother, Hugh Sterling Alger; and a friend, Mildred Ecker of Hagerstown. Services will be at the convenience of the family.

On Oct. 3, Washington Township, Pa., crews dug footers for the five columns planned for the memorial at Red Run Park. Their work launched construction, which continued with GRC General Contractor Inc. and Valley Quarries forming and pouring the memorial's floor. Fundraising continues for the project, which has brought in about $45,400 to date. That includes recent donations of $5,000 from Eagles Club Inc. and $2,200 from American Legion Post 15. The memorial will feature artifacts from ground zero in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and the Shanksville, Pa., field where United Airlines Flight 93 crashed.

The largest donation in the history of the Waynesboro Area Business, Education and Community (WABEC) Foundation has allowed the organization to purchase 120 laptops for elementary students. The Eagles Club Inc. of Waynesboro donated $77,116 to WABEC for computers and computer carts in Waynesboro Area School District's four elementary schools. “We just finished up science fair projects, and students used (the laptops) to do research and develop their projects,” said Rita Sterner-Hine, principal of Summitview Elementary School and operations director for WABEC.

Isaac Lee "Ike" Johnson Sr., 77, of Twin Springs Drive, Chewsville, Md., passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at his home. Born Oct. 29, 1935, in Martinsburg, W.Va., he was the son of the late Howard Lee and Carrie Amelia (Cole) Johnson. He was a graduate of Hagerstown High School. He retired in 2003 from the City of Hagerstown Water Dept. after serving over 25 years. He was a member of Greenbrier Baptist Church of Hagerstown and the Eagles Club of Hagerstown and was a life member of North American Rod and Gun Club of Hagerstown.

Mr. James W. "Sketter" Kirby Jr., 75, of 12135 Forest Hill Road, Waynesboro, Pa., passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, Pa. Born Jan. 8, 1937, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late James W. Sr. and Claudene (Long) Kirby. He spent his early life in Hagerstown, Md., until moving to Waynesboro in 1962. Mr. Kirby was a graduate of Hagerstown High School with the Class of 1955. He married Sara Jane (Shindledecker) Kirby, Dec. 8, 1962.

The Eagles Club of Hagerstown will hold an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner Saturday, Dec. 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. to benefit the Humane Society of Washington County.  The event was organized by Gregory Rohrer and will feature spaghetti with meatballs, salad, garlic bread and applesauce. Cakes will be served for dessert.  Tickets cost $7.50 and can be purchased seven days a week from 1 to 9 p.m. at the Eagles Club at 18 N. Locust St. in Hagerstown.  Tickets will also be available at the door.

On Oct. 3, Washington Township, Pa., crews dug footers for the five columns planned for the memorial at Red Run Park. Their work launched construction, which continued with GRC General Contractor Inc. and Valley Quarries forming and pouring the memorial's floor. Fundraising continues for the project, which has brought in about $45,400 to date. That includes recent donations of $5,000 from Eagles Club Inc. and $2,200 from American Legion Post 15. The memorial will feature artifacts from ground zero in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and the Shanksville, Pa., field where United Airlines Flight 93 crashed.

Sammie Lee Alger, 82, of Hagerstown, Md., died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at Julia Manor Nursing Home. Born Dec. 17, 1929, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Hugh Leo and Zelda Irene Youngblood Alger. He served in the U.S. Army. He was employed by Hugh Leo Alger, painting contractor. He was a member of the Eagles Club in Hagerstown. He is survived by one brother, Hugh Sterling Alger; and a friend, Mildred Ecker of Hagerstown. Services will be at the convenience of the family.

The Eagles Club Inc., which began this year closed due to gaming violations, faces another suspension of its liquor license following a Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement investigation. An administrative law judge issued a suspension of the club's liquor license from Dec. 10, 2012, to May 9, 2013. The judge's decision also calls for a $4,000 fine, according to Officer John Mathias, a supervisor with the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement.

The Eagles Club Inc. of Waynesboro donated $2,500 to Battle of Monterey Pass battlefield preservation efforts. With Blue Ridge Summit, Pa., land acquired to open an interpretive center, officials are now looking to add a parking lot, create informational signs, replace a roof and possibly purchase additional land.

Mr. Ronald “Snipe” Snider, 80, of 146 S. Church St., Waynesboro, Pa., died at 9:35 a.m. Sunday, June 17, 2012, at Quincy Village, Quincy, Pa.  Born May 9, 1932, in Waynesboro, he was the son of the late Thorton “Snooks” Snider and Louse (McDowell) Snider.  He graduated from Waynesboro High School with the class of 1950. He later graduated from Shippensburg College with a master's degree in education. Mr. Snider served with the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict.  He and his wife of more than 51 years, Mary Lou (Cuthriell)

Harold Eugene Burger, 81, of 20218 Mount Aetna Road in Hagerstown, Md., passed away Monday, April 16, 2012, at Meritus Medical Center. Born Sunday, Aug. 3, 1930, in State Line, Pa., he was the son of the late Phares D. Burger and the late Grace Florence (Daley) Burger Shatzer. He was the owner of Sunset Tavern Inc. and Burger Auto Sales for 40 years. He was a member of Waynesboro Country Club, Benevolent and Protective Order Elks Lodge 378, Eagles Club Inc. of Waynesboro and the Hagerstown YMCA.