Perryopolis news
Birthdays Emily Marshall, Vivian (West) Conn, Chaise Bertocci and Keith Langley celebrate their birthdays today. Other birthdays this week include: Kristi Semans Marteny, Harold West and John Oberlietner, Monday; Christine Falbo, Willis Franks and Corre Strickler, Tuesday; Sandy Masciarelli, Millie White, George Usher, Sondra Clem, Diane Koget and Jeffrey Downer, Wednesday; Chelsea Clem, Norma Pasquinelli CB, Thursday; Peggy Sizemore, Tommy Lake, Tim Kruszka and Lila Krukowsky, Friday. Lila turns 84 this year and is an avid fan of the Frazier football and basketball teams. She has been a volunteer at the Perryopolis Senior Center for 22 years. Irma Strother celebrates on Saturday.
Anniversaries
Yolanda and John Pato will celebrate their wedding anniversary Monday.
Shirley and Joe Dutchko and Lori and Butch Clem celebrate anniversaries Wednesday.
Denise and Paul Pato celebrate their 21st anniversary Thursday, and Ann and Mike Vindivich celebrate 56 years together on Saturday.
Reminders
n Friday – Dancing Under the Stars, Sampey Pavilion, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance. Call Norene at 724-736-2133 or Pam at 724-736-0166.
n Sept. 30 – Perry Football Boosters spaghetti dinner is from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Sons of Italy. Tickets are $7 adults, $4 per child, age 12 and younger. Take-outs available. Bring your own containers.
n Oct. 2 – Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department oldies dance from 8 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $10 per person and attendance is limited to 600. Call for reservations, 724-938-7950.
n Oct. 2 and 3 – Pioneer Days at Sampey Park. Antique/collectible vendors, crafters, general merchandise vendors and organizations distributing information may contact Bob DeCroo at 724-326-8741.
n Oct. 23 – Scaryopolis from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Adult volunteers are needed to assist with the haunted hay ride. To volunteer, call Elma Sokol at 724-736-4031.
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 724-736-2713 for information.
n Frazier Class of 1991 is gathering e-mail addresses, from classmates for a 20th-year reunion for 2011. Information can be e-mailed to frazierclassof91@hotmail.com.
n To rent the Sampey Park Pavilion for weddings, reunions, graduations, parties contact Bob DeCroo at 724-326-8741.
n Fairview United Methodist Church in Grindstone is seeking an organist for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Call the church at 724-677-0828 or Karen Langley at 724-677-4503.
n Wednesday night Sons of Italy bowling starts after Labor Day. For more information, call Connie at 724-736-2534
Library news
The Frazier Community Library will reopen Tuesday at 2:50 p.m., beginning its extended schedule. New hours are as follows: Monday and Wednesday, 2:50 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 2:50 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Christian Church
Rev. Ed Arbogast Jr. and his wife, Joyce, recently arrived in Perryopolis from Santa Barbara, Calif. His first Sunday in the pulpit at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will be today at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services. Rev. Ed was born in South Charleston, W.Va., and his wife, Joyce, was born in East Prospect, so this is homecoming for both of them. They are looking forward to getting involved with the community and with working with the youth of the church. You may have seen Rev. Ed walking around town with a reddish brown dog. She’s a Jindo named Zia. Jindos are a Korean breed of hunting dogs. She’ll greet everyone with a wagging tail.
Class of 1968
The Frazier Class of 1968 is collecting mailing and e-mail addresses from classmates for their 60th birthday party/reunion on Oct. 3. Addresses may be phoned to Norma and Brad Baker at 724-736-8328 or e-mailed to them at Seydor@comcast.net.
Concert
Lois Sechrist of Glassport will play her harp for the Golden Agers at their noon meeting on Sept. 14 at the Perryopolis Senior Center. If you would like to come hear Lois’ concert, and eat lunch at the center, call the center at 24-736-2250 before Sept. 13 to make a reservation. Lunch is $2 and all seniors are invited.
Pioneer Days
The 22nd annual Perryopolis Pioneer Days parade will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 2. This year’s parade will feature at least 11 high school marching bands. Any group or organization wishing to participate should call Rod Staggers at 724-736-0352. Rod would love to have all the groups in town represented in the parade.
Reunion thoughts
In organizing the reunions, several people in the 1960’s classes have suggested that the classes get together and have one reunion or a yearly picnic. The next question is what classes to include. The main thought seems to be to include every class from 1960 to 1969. If any of the organizers of the reunions would like to get together and discuss this, you can e-mail Ruthie and she will make the connections.