Birthdays
Perryopolis news Daniel Rossell and Tim Theakston celebrate their birthdays today. Other birthdays this week include: John Vozel, Monday; Lory Richter, Paul Pato and Brittany Fisher, Tuesday; Jason Michael Emricko and Paula Brnich, Wednesday and Sue Daniels and Georgann Meese, Saturday.
Reminders
n June 8 – Golden Agers’ meeting at the Perry Senior Center. A representative from the ambulance will speak at 1 p.m. All area seniors are invited.
n For information on the Perryopolis Travel Club, call Ed at 724-326-4579.
n Christian Thrift Shop, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
n Perryopolis Food Bank, second Thursday of the month. Call Helen Coldren at 724-736-2713 for information.
n Frazier Class of 1991 is gathering e-mail addresses from classmates for a 20th-year reunion in 2011. Information can be e-mailed to frazierclassof91@hotmail.com.
n Frazier Class of 1965 is planning its 45th-year reunion. Call or e-mail Ruthie with addresses, suggestions, etc. at 724-736-2578 or e-mail to ruthieshields@verizon.net.
n Women of the Moose are accepting new members. Call Caroline at 724-984-5592 for more information.
n To rent the Sampey Park Pavilion for weddings, reunions, graduations, parties contact Bob DeCroo at 724-326-8741.
Parks and recreation
The PPRA is sponsoring “Dancing under the Stars” in Sampey Park from 7:30 until 11 p.m. June 25. Disc jockey Jim Dudas, host of Mon Valley Memories on WJPA 95.3 FM and 1450 AM, will be spinning the music from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s.
Advanced tickets are $5 and can be purchased by calling 724-736-0166 or 724-736-2133. Tickets at the door are $7. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Proceeds benefit the restoration of the Old State Bank Building/Museum.
The PPRA would like to remind dog owners that a doggie waste station with baggies is located on Circle Street, between Karolcik Park and the Frazier House.
Please be considerate of others and utilize this service.
Strawberry Festival
The Perryopolis Area Heritage Society will hold its annual strawberry festival at the Mary Fuller Frazier House in Perryopolis from 12 to 3 p.m. June 13.
A strawberry dessert featuring homemade cake with ice cream and strawberries along with a drink can be purchased. Adults tickets are $5; children 12 and younger, $2.50. Sandwiches, potato salad and haluski can also be purchased for an additional cost.
Tickets can be purchased from any member of the Perryopolis Heritage Society or at the Frazier House on June 13.
Altar Society news
Members of St. John’s Altar Society of Perryopolis are to note the meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. June 24 in the social center. Members on the social committee are Cil Lesho, chairman; Pat Filak, Rose Casey, Linda Smeigh, Sue Daniels, Dorothy Rebovich and Irene Smith.
Born to Run winners
On May 29, the 10th annual “Born to Run” was held at Sampey Park for students in grades kindergarten through eighth. The weather was perfect and 55 runners participated. The top five runners in each category are as follows:
n Girls K – 1: 1. Nytasha Marteny; 2. Carley Kennedy; 3. Hailey College; 4. Kendall Shaporka; 5. Jocelyn Stefancik.
n Boys K – 1: 1. Nick Novak; 2. Owen Newcomer; 3. Colby Hawker; 4. Chase Hazelbaker; 5. Jakob Kordich.
n Girls 2 – 3: 1. Mara Weiser; 2. Haley Somers; 3. Madison Carr; 4. Stormie Finfrock; 5. Casey Murt.
n Boys 2 – 3: 1. Vince Muccioli; 2. Nathan Stefancik; 3. Justin Novak; 4. Trey Pallo; 5. Bobby Boggs.
n Girls 4 – 5: 1. Emily Bachurski; 2. Jenna Kennedy; 3. Jamie Bohatch.
n Boys 4 – 5: 1. Derek Cesonki; 2. Nyoah Marteny; 3. Avery Matthews; 4. Bradley Poling; 5. Chris Maurer.
n Girls 6 – 8: 1. Jamie Muccioli; 2. Dyanna Shaporka; 3. Christina Babyak; 4. Lauren Reschenthaler.