Masontown news
Senior center December started with a bang at the Masontown Senior Center. The Site Council met on Dec. 3 and the first Advent candle was lit.
Pearl Harbor was remembered with readings by Virginia McCann and trivia on World War II was discussed. Many members recalled where they were and how they were affected by the events.
A Christmas dinner was served on Dec. 15 with entertainment by Doris Whiting and Carol Atwood.
A Christmas party was held, with singing by Dave Townsend, who later led carols for center members. Each person present received a packet to make “Snowman Soup” and several door prizes were awarded.
The final Advent service was held on Dec. 24, led by Clara Delaney with help from Nila Rowe and Edna Jones.
Birthday celebrants for December included Mary Corob, Joe Collins and Mary Steinman.
“Members are looking forward to a new year with much expectation that the center will continue to grow. You could be a part of that excitement by attending and joining in all the activities and fellowship,’ a spokesman said.
Methodist Church
Masontown United Methodist Church will worship at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Today is the Baptism of the Lord Sunday and the congregation will remember their own baptism. One understanding of baptism is a commissioning to service in Christ’s holy church, and so the church will recognize and dedicate the 2008 slate of church officers.
The adult Sunday School class meets at 9:45 a.m. and is studying the Gospel of Luke. New members welcome.
The youth group meets on Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. in the church social hall and is open to youth in grades 6 to 12. The Bible Club (for preschool to 5th grade) meets on Thursday afternoons from 4 to 6.
For more information, contact the church office at 724-583-9207 or visit the church Web site at www.mumchurch.org.
Teens ROC
Teens ROC of Masontown is sponsoring a teen skating party at Swaney’s Roller Rink on Route 857 in Fairchance on Jan. 19 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person plus snack money. There will be a car pool carrying youth to the rink. Interested youth should contact their local church youth leader, or call Pastor Bob for more information at 724-583-9207.
Class of 1988
Tri-Valley High School Class of 1988 is making plans for its 20th year reunion. Anyone interested in attending or being on the planning committee should contact Candy at 724-998-0284 or Pam at 724-564-0912 or visit www.trivalleyclassof 88.com.
Masontown Cemetery
The regular meeting of the Friends of Masontown Cemetery will be held on Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. at the John S. Maykuth Funeral Home, corner of Church Street and River Avenue in Masontown.
Anyone interested is welcome to attend. For additional information, call 724-583-8811.
Health screening
The Masontown Rotary Club will hold its annual Health Awareness Screening on Jan. 26 from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Masontown Volunteer Fire Department.
The Multiphasic Blood Test, including Lipid profile, consists of 39 tests. Cost of $40. Additional tests are available. For further information, contact the Masontown Rotary Club at 1-800-524-3414.
Participants are to fast from food for 10 hours and no alcohol for 24 hours. Walk-ins are welcome.
Masontown Presbyterian
The First Presbyterian Church of Masontown, 102 W. Church Ave., invites the public to breakfast each Sunday morning at 9:30, followed by worship at 11. Today’s message is by the Rev. James F. Giesey of Waynesburg. The greeters this month are Helen Sisko and David West. Special music by the church choir is under the direction of Robin Carr. Ushers are Peter Sisko, Arnold Koon, Frank Martin and David Martin.
Book signing
Kathy Leveno Stackpole will hold a book signing on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the German-Masontown Public Library. The author grew up in the area. The book is titled “A Bump at Pinnacle Flats” and is about a coal-mining town that has a mysterious tone. For more information, call the library at 724-583-7030.