Perryopolis news
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Birthdays
Belated birthday wishes go to the Winn “girls” who celebrated their birthdays with the traditional pizza, cake and ice cream. Amy Winn celebrated on Oct 3 and her mother-in-law, Veronica “Gig” Winn on Oct. 11.
Kathy Hawker and Jacob and Jonathan Rabatin celebrate on Monday; Erin Stanley, John Phillips and Carcie Lynch, Tuesday; Bob Sethman, Perry Leapline Jr. and David King, Wednesday; Gladys Franks, Lloyd Colebank Jr. and Carmine Molinaro, Jr., Thursday; Regis Amend, Barb Strickler, Terri Humbert, Melanie Stockey, Bill Powers and Leona Greene, Friday; Randy Gearheart, Esther Williams, Jack Kifer and Howard Gillott, Saturday.
Reminders
– Today – Ethnic dinner, St. Nicholas Hall.
– Oct 26 – Until Thursday, donations will be accepted for the Frazier Library by dining at Eat’n Park Restaurants. Pick up a “Dine and Donate” coupon and present it when paying a bill.
– Oct. 28 – Frazier Class of 1966, 40th-year reunion, Sons of Italy. Call Linda Gibson Velicevich 724-438-2486 or e-mail @ joelin@winbeam.com for info.
– Oct. 27 – Perry Sons of Italy Halloween party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Also Karaoke with Skip the D.J. Come dressed in a favorite costume. Prizes and food served.
– Oct. 28 – Perryopolis United Methodist Church annual roast beef dinner on from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a sit-down family-style dinner.
– Oct. 28 – Perry Township Fire Department gun and cash bash at the Perry Auto Auction. Tickets are $10 for each bash, both events to run consecutively. For tickets or details, see your local fireman.
– Oct. 29 – Perry Township trick or treat from 4 to 7 p.m.
– Oct. 29 – St. John’s Altar Society halupki dinner in the social center. Dinner from noon until 4 p.m. Take-outs available at 11 a.m. (BYOC); $7 for adults and $3.50 for children.
– Oct. 29 – Perryopolis Borough trick or treat 5 to 7 p.m.
– Oct. 30 – Annual Perry Borough Halloween parade at 6 p.m.
– Nov. 4 – Fairview United Methodist Church annual turkey supper. Cost is $8. Times are 4 to 7 p.m. Takeouts available. Contact Karen Langley at 724-677-4503 or the church at 724-677-0828 for more information.
– Nov. 4 – Star Light Puppet Company will present “Once Upon a Time Shop” at the Newell United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. This event is opened to church and community members. There is no admission.
– Nov. 5 – Soup and sandwich luncheon at St. Nicholas Hall.
– Nov. 11 – Smock Historical Society craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Dick Kantorik at 724-677-2415 for information or to reserve a table. Only handmade crafts will be admitted. Admission is $1 at the door. Ages 12 and under, free.
– Dec. 17 – Holupki sale, St. Nicholas Hall.
– Membership applications for “Friends of the Library” are available at the library. Please support the efforts of your public library.
– Sue Daniels White Crane Tai Chi Chuan / Reiki Center is offering a free reiki session as a community service on the second and fourth Fridays each month. Call Sue at 724-736-4076 for more information and appointments.
– Perry Heritage Society Museum in the Old State Bank. Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come in and see what’s old.
– To reserve the Perry Township Fire Hall for weddings, etc., contact Elmer Smith at 724-736-4016.
– Perryopolis Moose bar bingo every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Call 724-736-2940.
– To volunteer for Rev. Pond’s Star Light Puppet Company, (Redstone, Newell and Star Junction Methodist), call Joanne Reho at 724-736-8138.
– Monday – Wing Night at the Perryopolis Moose.
– A $1,000 reward from Borough of Perryopolis for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person or persons responsible for the vandalism.
– A $500 reward from VFW for information on the people who vandalized the Washington Grist Mill. Call the Perryopolis police at 724-736-0700 if you have information.
– St. John’s Altar Society nut rolls, poppyseed rolls and pirohi for Christmas. Orders will be taken at 724-736-4032, and 724-736-2936. Pickup dates are Dec. 5, 7, and 9 at the social center 9 a.m. until noon.
Trick or treat change
The Borough of Perryopolis has changed the trick or Treat date from Oct. 30 to Oct. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. The annual Halloween parade will still be held in the town circle on Oct. 30 at 6 p.m.
American Legion
American Legion Post 752 members are reminded that after Dec. 20 dues for 2007 will be $21 because of an increase by the National Committee. This increase is permanent.
If you are thinking about becoming a paid-for-life member, now is the best time to do it. There is also a one-year
payment plan in place.
For more information, please call Commander Norm Zimmerman at 724-736-2000.
Frazier library news
The Frazier Community Library will sponsor a “Sitting Pretty” silent auction/fundraiser.
The library is requesting donations of the following items in good repair: chairs, stools, benches, small tables, desks, rockers, etc. (both child and adult sizes).
The library is calling on area artists willing to donate time and talent to paint one of the donated pieces with literary themes varying from whimsical to serious.
“Sitting Pretty” will a held in the fall of 2007 (date to be announced) at the Frazier Community Library.
Hand painted by area artists, the donated pieces will be come part of the “Sitting Pretty” silent auction collection to be presented at this fun and unique event.
For information on the “Sitting Pretty” event, call 724-736-8480 (library), 724-797-0255 or 724-736-2133.
Book Club
The Frazier Community Library Book Club will meet on Monday at 7 p.m. to discuss the book “Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. New members are welcome to join.
Story Hour
Children’s Story Hour will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon at the library.
The theme will be “Fall.” All children are invited to attend. For more library information, call 724-736-8480
Christening
Roy and Connie Fuller recently traveled to Tennessee for the christening of their new grandson, Preston James Fuller, born on June 17. Preston has two sisters, Kaylee Ann, who was 3 years old on Sept. 22, and Kristen Elizabeth, who is 8 years old.
Proud parents are Jeffrey and Melissa Brown Fuller. Connie Fuller is the owner and operator of Creations gift shop in Perryopolis.
Smock Historical
The Smock Historical Society will hold its annual Christmas nut roll sale this December.
The price of each roll is $7. Nut, poppyseed, apricot and prune rolls will be available. Orders may be placed until Dec. 9 by calling Rita at 724-677-2415.
Pickup for the rolls will be on Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Smock Community Center. All proceeds benefit the Smock Historical Society.
Clothing drive
The Perryopolis Knights of Columbus 4427 will hold a clothing drive to benefit the St. Vincent De Paul store in Uniontown. Clean, previously owned clothing may be dropped off at the basement entrance to St. John’s Catholic Church in Perryopolis the week of Nov. 13-17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No shoes will be accepted.
Dean’s list
Tina Mickey, a senior at Frazier, attends Laurel Business Institute in Uniontown. She achieved a 4.0 this summer and was placed on the dean’s list. She is the daughter of Charlotte and Rick Mickey of Perryopolis.
Craft classes
Creations is now scheduling for craft classes. Class size is limited to 12 people at a time. Cost includes all supplies, beverage and a snack.
Since class size is limited, payment must be received in advance. For more information and costs, call or e-mail Creations at 724-736-0955.