New Methodist Minister: The new people living in the parsonage at the Perryopolis United Methodist Church are Pastor David Means and Mrs. Doris Means. Pastor Means grew up in Ralph, Pa., later lived in Fellsburg, Pa. and then in Kentucky, and now comes to us from the West Newton UM Church.
Doris Dash Means is from Monongahela. Mrs. Means teaches French in the Ringgold School District. Pastor David started his career as a United States Marine and then went on to work in the coal mines at Maple Creek.
When he received his call to the ministry, the Means’ moved to Kentucky in 1989 where he attended Asbury College. They later returned to Pennsylvania where Pastor David attended the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He served in Donora for four years before being appointed to the West Newton UM Church. Pastor and Mrs. Means have one son, David Dash Means, age 24. David lives in the Butler area and works as a copy editor for the Butler Eagle Newspaper.
Pastor and Mrs. Means like to walk, so be sure to say “hi” to them (and Bonjour! to Mrs. Means) when you meet them on the streets of Perryopolis. |
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The Frazier Marching Band is holding some fundraisers, as follows:
• ENJOY BOOKS ($27.00) through September 19,
• Sarris Candy Bars ($1.00), Joe Corbee Pizza, and Cookie Dough through August.
• The
Birthday Community Calendar ($5.00) through August 21st.
• A Spaghetti Dinner on November 20.
• The Band will sell hoagies each month. The hoagies will cost $6.00 and the sale dates are as follows: September 20, October 18, November 22, and December 13, with more dates to follow. The Band will also sell cash-bash tickets for a November 8 drawing.
If you would like to purchase any of these fundraiser items make sure you contact your favorite band member. |
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Family Reunion: The Berklovich (originally Brkljačić) family held their first annual family reunion on August 3 at Sampey Park. Over 200 members of the extended family attended. Cousin Marcia Hayes was the organizer of the event with help from her sisters, Mary and Michelle (Winn). Cousin Chuck Fry was in charge of playing a DVD of old family photos, calling Bingo numbers, and keeping the group informed of events around the pavilion. A good time was had by all, and everyone went home stuffed with ham, chicken, holipki, cake, and cookies.
If you are related to the Berklovich clan, please call Marcia at 724-736-0136 to make sure you get invited next year. |
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The Frazier Cross Country Team would like to recognize the accomplishments of senior Rebecca Leonard. Rebecca is an Honor Student at Frazier High School who ranks near the top of her class. Rebecca's hard work and dedication to running paid off with an overall first place finish at the Dawson Grange Country Classic 3.5 mile race, which she won with a time of 29 minutes. Recently Rebecca participated in the Fayette County Relay for Life held at Laurel Highlands High School to help raise funds for cancer research. Rebecca is also very active in 4-H. This year her market goat won Reserve Champion at the Fayette County Fair. Congratulations Rebecca!
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Class Picnic: The Frazier Class of 1965 will hold a picnic at St. Nick’s pavilion on September 6, 2008, beginning at noon. Mr. Don Mains, former junior high teacher and coach at Frazier will attend.
Last year’s picnic was the Class of 65’s 60th birthday party and they voted to have a picnic every year instead of a formal sit down reunion every five years. Ruthie (your Perryopolis.com new reported) and the picnic organizers will send out a newsletter as soon as they remember how, but many of the class addresses have been lost due to the 911 changes. Members of the class of ‘65 are reminded to mark their calendars and spread the word to other classmates.
The class also has a checking account and donations for the rent of the pavilion are being accepted. Many thanks to Mary Ann Rosul Koltash for her assistance. |
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Class of 1973: Frazier Class of "73" - 35th Reunion will be held at Sampey Park on September 20, 2008, from 6 p.m. until midnight. Pig Roast and more. Contact: Denise Flowers at 724-872-4882 for more information
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Pioneer Days: The Perryopolis Area Heritage Society is making preparations for Pioneer Days, which will be held on the first weekend in October.
Crafters who are interested should call Bob DeCroo at 724-326-8741. Vendors who would like to participate should call Shirley Baldwin at 724-736-2955.
The band, “Full Tilt” will play on October 3rd at Sampey Park from 7 to 10:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Tickets are available from any PAHS member.
The PAHS food booth will be for rent during the Pioneer Days weekend. Any individual, church, or other organization interested should call Shirley DiVirgilio at 724-736-4078. |
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First Christian Church: The congregation of the First Christian church donated 144 pairs of shoes to the “Soles 4 Souls” mission to “Change the World One Pair at a Time.” They received a letter from Morgan Gunter-Evans, coordinator of the service to thank everyone who donated.
• Kids Club is in the planning stages. If you’re interested in helping with this important youth ministry every Monday evening, please attend the planning meeting on Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center.
• The Ice Cream Social will be held on August 24 at 6 p.m. Photos of the mission trip to Greensburg, Kansas will be available for viewing. Please bring your favorite ice cream topping to share.
• Help our troops call home by donating any old cell phone to “Cell Phones for Soldiers.” This project recycles old cell phones and gives them to our men and women in the armed services over seas. To check out this worthy cause, go to their website at www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com. There are postage-free mailers on the church bulletin board that you may use to send in your old phone. The mailer can hold two phones, so ask your neighbor to donate their old cell phone to the cause. |
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Homecoming: Rachel Miller is back home in Perryopolis after spending three years in Japan. Rachel will attend Pitt to complete her master’s degree. Rachel is the granddaughter of Ann and George Kirchner. |
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The Learning Tree Preschool will hold an orientation and open house on August 9 at 1 p.m. The deadline for new applications for the 2008-2009 school year has been extended to the end of the summer. Call 724-736-4011 or Lindsay Crise at 724-557-2876 or e-mail learningtreepreschool@hotmail.com for more information. |
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Class of ‘78: LuAnn Scaramucci-Summers reports that the 30th year reunion for the class of 78 was a success. Forty-six classmates attended and with guests and spouses, there was a total of 78 attendees. Debbie Dutchko Mahalko has already provided a photo to Perryopolis.com.
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St. John’s: The religious education department of St. John’s RC church is in need of television sets 19 inch or larger. They also need VCR’s to run the televisions. If you are able to donate either of these items, please call Sister Loretta at 724-736-0158.
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Beware the Bear: Jim Newmeyer, Frazier class of 1965, reports that a black bear is roaming around Cemetery Road on the side near Virgin Run. One of Jim's neighbors said that he met the bear coming out of his tool shed and another said the bear was in her apple tree, eating apples. We wish to remind you that bears, however cute, are dangerous animals, not to be trifled with. Stay away from bears!
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The Kirchner Family Reunion will be held at noon on August 24 at the St. Nicholas Church pavilion. For information, call Ann Kirchner at 724-736-2775.
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Perryopolis United Methodist Church: Hope Baker would like to retire from the position of church historian. Any church member interested in filling this position should contactLeonard Lynch.
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