Mountain news
MCAG activities
The Mountain Citizen Action Group on July 21 had a lot of activities going on. It was wonderful to see Lois Fitzpatrick back with the group and great to also have Sharon and Bill Tissue and their precious, 3-year-old guest, Anna.
Dolores (Dixon) and Phil Ferguson, who wed at the Oakland, Md., courthouse on July 18, were surprised with a cake. Of course, they had to cut the cake and feed it to each other. Pictures were taken and congratulations extended to the happy couple.
A gardening basket, given by Faye Bettencourt, was won by Charlene Wineman. Money made from the sell of chances benefits the center.
A note was read from Ilona Dean in Arizona. She said it was raining in Arizona where she and John now live, and no air conditioning is needed. “Miss you all and you’re always in my prayers,” she wrote. John calls the center often.
A postcard also came from Minnie Mitchell’s family who lives in Morgantown, W.Va., and visited the center on July 7. “Enjoyed the meal and fellowship at the MCAG on the 7th. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. We will be sure to visit again,” wrote Linda and Bill Keslar.
Ten signed up for the July 27 bus trip to Sand Hill Farm and Winery, Countryside Plaza, Super Walmart at Mount Pleasant and Pechins. Five MCAG seniors attended the July 21 TNT dinner at Addison.
July 22 was bingo evening with Mary Glover, Maxine Anderson, Pat Lin, Susie Marietta, Glenna Savage, Dwayne Weltz and Joanne Weltz as volunteers, and Lois Matty had her little candy bowl. The air conditioning was working great and the flea market was open.
The public is welcome to attend the bingo. The kitchen opens at 6 p.m. Fridays with bingo early birds starting at 6:30 p.m. and regular bingo at 7 p.m.
MCAG seniors are asked to report to the Fayette County Fair, Fiddler’s building, between noon and 1 p.m. Wednesday. Each senior will receive a special gift. Prizes will be given for various categories including largest group attending, longest married couple, scavenger hunt and best female legs. There will be ice cream for everyone.
Seniors may drive themselves, carpool or call the center by Tuesday about bus transportation.
The food bank will be held Thursday prior to lunch for those seniors who qualify.
Charlene Wineman’s karaoke is always enjoyed by the group as background music while game playing continues. Asa Tribble invites group singing each week.
Flea market
The mountain Fellowship Center, Route 40, Markleysburg, will hold its monthly flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of each month for the remainder of the year. The next one is set for Saturday.
Held indoors and out, this flea market benefits the non-profit organization. Items usually found are name-brand products, books, jewelry, clothing, and new and used miscellaneous items. The lunch counter will be open. For more information or to reserve tables, call Samantha Miller at 724-329-0545.
Indoor yard sale
Sansom Chapel Church, Route 40, Farmington, across from Nemacolin’s Wildside, will hold an indoor yard sale on two Saturdays, Aug. 6 and Aug. 13. Starting time for both days is 9 a.m.
Ohiopyle School reunion
The Ohiopyle-Stewart Grade School reunion for all classes from 1947 to 1982 will be held Sept. 25 by reservation only. The cost of the meal must be paid in advance. For more information, call 724-329-4884 or 724-329-5320.
First anniversary
Congratulations go to and Mr. and Mrs. Brady Henger of Farmington for their first wedding anniversary on June 20. Mrs. Henger is the former Casey May of Mill Run. Mr. Henger is originally from Harrisville, W.Va.
The Hengers met when both were employed at Nemacolin Woodlands. Recently, the couple started their own business. On July 2, they opened “The Brick Oven Cookery” at Chalk Hill which offers pizza, chocolate chip cookies, blueberry muffins and ice cream.
Happy 95th birthday
Bud Pepper celebrated his 95th birthday July 19. Belated birthday cards can be sent to him at 298 Martin Road, Markleysburg, 15459.
25th anniversary
Wanda and Dee Evangelista were honored July 17 for their 25th wedding anniversary at a party at Caleigh’s, given by their children, Holly and Jimmy Stewart and Matthew Fischer.
TNT dinner
The TNT dinner at the Addison united Methodist Church July 21 was served to 67 people, nine of them from the Henry Clay Villa and South Fayette Nursing Center. Happy birthday was sung to Edna Kolflesh of Confluence who celebrated her 90th birthday July 22.
The meal included Jell-O salad, ham, sweet potatoes, corn, pickles, bread, angel food cake, coffee, tea and water, and was followed by guitar and singing by Keith Largent of Berlin, who performed songs of famous singers requested by the audience.
The next TNT dinner will be held Aug. 18.
Card shower
A belated birthday card shower is being held for Caroline Hager Gleason, who celebrated her 90th birthday July 22. She was born in 1921. Her parents were Earl and Mae Chisnell Hager. Cards may be sent to her at the Farmington Post Office, Farmington, 15437.
104th birthday
Rosella Herring will celebrate her 104th birthday on Tuesday. She was married 85 years to Glenn Herring who passed away in 2009. She resides on Five Forks-Salem Road.
Other birthdays
Also celebrating birthdays are Dorothy Friend, Wednesday; Pat Lin, Wednesday; and Sophia Friend, Aug. 8.
Happy 90th
A 90th birthday luncheon was held for Evelyn Shaffer Gleason at the Mount Summit Resort July 20 with her family.
Evelyn was a farmer’s wife and did much of the farm work for 30 years while her husband Bob held down another job. Now, Evelyn says she’s retired but still mows her lawn.