The Perry Purple Passions are making plans for their summer events. Tentatively on the list are: the Duncan Miller Glass Company tour on July 13 or 20 th; “Into the Woods” at the Benedum on August 4 th; “Puttin on the Ritz” at Seven Springs on June 16; Red Hat Mini Convention at New Kensington on September 20. If you would like to join the Perry Purple Passions, call Queen Connie at 724-736-0955 or stop to see her at her Red Hat Shop across from the borough building.

Graduates

Congratulations to Brian Krukowsky who graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cal University on May 2nd with his Bachelors Degree in Computer Science. A family dinner at Applebee's celebreated the occasion.

Congratulations to Chad Gearing for graduating from Cal University Magna Cum Laude obtaining his MBA! Good Luck in your job search!!!

Congratulations go to Lyndsay Marie Basista for graduating on May 16, 2009. She attended Catholic University of America in the Washington, DC area. Lyndsay graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Media Studies, and Anthropology. Her family is very proud of her

Congratulations to Sherry Ann Rock, daughter of Carolyn Rock of Perryopolis. Sherry graduated from Laurel Business Institute, Uniontown, PA on May 20 with a degree in Respiratory Therapy. Sherry is the wife of Dave Rock, and mother of David, Peyton and Gage Rock.

Bible School: Fairview United Methodist Church on Laureldale Rd. Grindstone will hold Vacation Bible School from June 15 through 19 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This year's theme is the Happy Day Express. For more information call Karen Langley at 724-677-4503. Come join us and get on board with Jesus.

Crabby Reports: Tastes Like Chicken

Barb’s been selling eggs for years, but something started killing Barb’s chickens. Out on the farm, it’s hard to tell what could be eating the birds. Everybody likes chicken! Raccoons will eat chickens, and so will owls, weasels, opossums, coyotes, hawks, and skunks, but at least when a skunk has been in your hen house, you can tell by the smell. After a week of carnage, with half eaten chickens scattered around the farm, or entirely missing, Barb found out who the culprit was.

When she came home from work one day and let her huge guard dogs, Frick and Frack out for a few minutes, they ran into the barn and chased out a small red fox. Yes, it seems it was the proverbial fox in the hen house that decimated Barb’s flock. Frick and Frack put a quick end to the pointy nosed thief, but too - little too late. Where Barb once had 50 little red hens, she now has 6 (at last count) and that has put her out of the egg business for the summer.

The Perryopolis Parks and Recreation Authority (PPRA) announces its officers for 2009: Lisa Barota, President; Garret Hoose, vice president; Elma Sokol, secretary and Norene Halvonik, treasurer. Authority meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the borough building. All residents are invited to attend.

Events scheduled for this year are two oldies dances in Sampey Park on June 12 and September 4, and Scaryopolis II. The Pet Fair that had been scheduled for May 16 has been cancelled. Monies raised in 2009 will be used to clean the sides and back of the museum building as well as re-wire the museum. The PPRA looks forward to your continued support in 2009 for more fun community vents. Volunteers are needed, contact Norene Halvonik to 724-736-2133 to offer your expertise and assistance.

California Gold Rush! Mark your calendars for California Gold Rush Days on August 14 to 16 in California PA. Sponsored by the California Optimist Club, the festival features a car cruise, motorcycle cruise, vendors, food, Girlz in Black Hats and much more. For more information, visit http://www.calgoldrushdays.com/. 

Strawberry Festival: The Perryopolis Area Heritage Society will hold its annual Strawberry Festival on June 14 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mary Fuller Frazier House, located between Karolcik Park and the Post Office.

Strawberry Dessert and a drink is $4 for adults and $2 for children. Chicken salad sandwiches, hamburgers, and hot dogs are also available for $2. Macaroni salad and drinks, $1. Tickets are available from any member or at the door. Proceeds benefit the Perryopolis Area Heritage Society. For more information call 724-326-8610.

The PAHS is also holding its annual membership drive. Anyone interested in joining the society is asked to call Ginny at 724-736-2769 or Carol at 724-326-8610.

Dues are: $10 individual, $20 family, $15 church or organization and $25 for businesses. The society meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Perryopolis Borough Building.

Layton Bridge Temporary Closing

PennDOT District 12 would like to inform area motorists that the Layton Bridge which carries Layton Road (Route 4038) over the Youghiogheny River in Fayette County will be closed to traffic from approximately 6 am on Wednesday, June 10 until 12 noon on Thursday June11th for the filming of scenes for a television pilot. This closure is weather dependent.

Motorists are urged to detour utilizing Route 1002 (Banning Layton Road / Dawson Road), Route 1041 (Cunningham School Road), Route 819, Route 1010 (Front Street / Dickerson Run Road), Route 201, and Route 4017 (Cemetery Road).

Frazier Community Library Summer Hours began on June 1: Monday and Wednesday evenings 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Children's Story hour summer program is scheduled for the following Saturdays in June: June 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Theme is the "Four Seasons," Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter - with each Saturday focusing on a different season. The program will be conducted by Mary Ellen Blystone. All children are invited to attend. Please call the library for more information at 724-736-8480.