Perryopolis news
Birthdays A little bird told us we missed Shirley Dutchko’s 39th birthday on Feb 6.
Linda Nelson, Robin Crise and Samantha Miller celebrate birthdays today. Lori Nelson and Marjorie DeFeo take the cake on Tuesday.
Valerie Madorma, Carol Morton, April Pastorick, Paula Farquhar and Dorothy Green count their candles on Wednesday.
Russell Abel and Ashley Shetterly get to lick the icing off their fingers on Thursday.
Sylvia Hyatt Davis makes a wish on Friday. Ted Zimmerman, the most famous air traffic controller in Snipetown, blows out his candles on Saturday.
Anniversaries
Lori and Ken Buford celebrate their wedding anniversary on Monday.
Lori and Jim Oldham celebrate their wedding anniversary on Saturday.
Reminders
United Methodist Church Helping Hands will hold a Church Valentine covered-dish dinner at 5 p.m. on Saturday at the church. The Latrobe Gospel Singers will present a concert in the church sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. The community is invited to attend. There is no admittance fee for the concert, but a freewill offering will be taken.
Pennsylvania and federal income tax forms are now available at the Frazier Community Library during public hours. Please do not come in during school hours.
The Book Club will meet on Feb. 24 to discuss Sally Vicker’s, “Instances of the Number 3.”
Frazier Band hoagie sales will take place on Feb. 15, March 15 and April 19.
The Perry Area Ambulance Service is still running the annual Ambulance Service Subscription. If you have lost your membership application or if you did not receive an application, please call 724-736-8100.
Perry Area Baseball meetings are held the last Thursday of each month until June. Meetings are held at the Perryopolis Borough Building at 6 p.m.
The Perryopolis Police remind everyone not to open their doors to anyone claiming to be utility workers unless they see a badge or positive identification from the utility company. If in doubt, call your Perryopolis police.
Egg-decorating classes
Pysanky for Beginners, an egg-decorating class, is going to be held at the St. Nicholas Church beginning March 3.
There will be six Monday evening sessions from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost for the sessions and all supplies needed to create beautiful Easter eggs is $25. Phone Lois Winslow at 724-736-4039 for more information or to register.
Book Club
The Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Community Library. Join other avid readers on Feb. 24 to discuss Sally Vickor’s “Instances of the Number 3” and on March 24, Geraldin Brooks’ “Year of Wonders.’
Lions news
The Lions Club met last Wednesday at the Star Junction Methodist Church and was treated to a very interesting and informative guest speaker.
It was one of our own members, Lion John Cernuska, owner and CEO of Cernuska’s Motor Repair Emporium. It was an eye opener to see how little we know about the mechanics of the machine that we depend so much upon. In this scribe’s humble opinion, it was one of the best meetings ever held.
Also, discussed was the upcoming St. Valentine’s Party, where it was agreed that we obtain Howard Miscone, a professional performer, to be the star of the show. The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday with dinner being served around 6:30. The ladies will receive a special gift, procured by Lion Raul Lopez, who after searching high and low, for just the right one, finally found it, and of all places in our own back yard. King Lion Mike Vindivich will notify each member by phone.
Legion meeting
The Fayette County American Legion will hold their monthly meeting in Perryopolis this month. The Legion will meet on Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Perryopolis VFW Post.
Junior Class Prom
The Junior Class Boosters will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. All parents are urged to attend to assist in our fund raising efforts for the 2003 prom.
Christian Church
Valentine banquet: On Saturday evening, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m. the Chi Rho & CYF Youth groups are hosting a Valentine’s banquet for the church and friends. The banquet will cost $7.50 per person. The menu will include chicken cordon bleu, a baked potato, vegetable, salad, beverage and dessert.
The program for the banquet will be a smorgasbord of game shows: “Whose Line is it Anyway?” “The Weakest Link” and “The Newlywed Game.”
It promises to be an evening of laughter along with great food and fellowship. A sign-up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board. Reservations need to be made by Feb. 12. For more information, phone the church at 736-8311.
Band hoagie sale
The Frazier Band will hold a hoagie sale on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Perryopolis Sons of Italy. Hoagies are $4 each. The remaining hoagie sale for the year is March 15. Contact any band member to for more information.
Jefferson Youth
The Jefferson Township Youth Organization will hold its first meeting of the today at 4 p.m. at the township shed. The position of vice president will be open election.
Ambulance news
The Perry Area Ambulance Service said the 911 signs are in and may be picked up at the Ambulance Service. Signs are $15 and there is still time to order one for the home. Visit the ambulance service at the borough building.
Sunny sez’
Here are a few more “Signs of the Times:”
On a tire shop: Invite us to your next blowout!
On a plastic surgeon’s office door: Hello, Can we pick your nose?
On an electrician’s truck: Let us remove your shorts.
On a maternity room door: Push, Push, Push!