Thanksgiving is over and now all hearts turn toward Christmas.
Christmas is a time for giving, so won't you please consider those less fortunate than most when you make your Christmas list. Think about donating a toy to Toys for Tots, or some nonperishable food item to a community food bank; donate to Community Action, the Salvation Army or Community Ministries. There are so many ways that you can help and you really don't have to spend a lot of money, for as they say, every penny counts.
The Dawson Volunteer Fire Company will hold its regular monthly meeting Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. All members are urged to attend.
The Frazier Cross Country Team ended its fourth official season on a highly successful competitive note, with the boys and girls both finishing third in their section. The boys finished with a 9-3 record and the ladies finished with a record of 8-4. Highlights of the season included area resident Rebecca Leary winning the Fayette County championship, which was held for the second straight year on Frazier's home course at beautiful Linden Hall.
Rebecca also qualified for the second straight year for the PIAA state championship at Hershey, where she improved her time by almost a minute over last year's. Steven Cowen won the junior cross country championship at Linden Hall.
The Frazier Cross Country team will lose two seniors this year, Erica Sendek and Ashley Zias. We wish them luck in their future endeavors. The cross country banquet was held on Nov. 21 at the Sons of Italy in Perryopolis. Winter conditioning for track and cross country will be conducted twice a week at Frazier High School. Any boy or girl in grades seven through 12 who is interested may call coach Joe Turek at 724-628-0999 or coach Dave Bubnash at 724-735-0207. Congratulations to both boys and girls on a job well done.
Although the Dawson Volunteer Fire Company has finished its door-to-door fund drive, you may still take part if you wish by sending your donation to Jim Rearick Sr., P.O. Box 94, Dawson, PA 15428. The fire company would like to thank all who have donated so generously to the fund drive.
Just a reminder that the Dawson Volunteer Fire Company hosts a weekly bingo every Tuesday evening at 6:45 and late-night games every first and third Saturday of every month at 10:45 p.m.
Keep in mind that today is the first day of buck hunting season. Hunters, please be careful when you are out searching for that trophy buck, and use the proper safety rules. Also, use good ethics; if you do shoot a deer, don't just take the rack or hindquarters and let the rest of the deer lay and waste away. If you do not plan on eating the deer, have it processed and donate it to a food bank or soup kitchen. You may even have a neighbor who would appreciate extra meat on the table.
Don't forget, this is the weekend Flatwoods Productions presents "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus." The show time on Friday and Saturday is 8 p.m., while Sunday will feature a matinee at 2 p.m. Call the theater at 724-785-6896 for more information.
I'd like to send a very loving birthday wish to my cousin Cathy Thomas who celebrates her birthday today. I won't divulge her age, but let's just do some math, shall we⢠I was born in December 1951 and Cathy was born in November 1950. Can you guess how old she is today⢠I love you Cathy, and always remember "rindercella" and "me mudder," love Beth.
Happy birthday with love to Cathy Thomas on your special day, love your family.
A belated birthday wish goes out to Belinda Darnell, who celebrated on Nov. 22. We love you and we're so glad that you are a part of our family, love Ed, Beth, Emma and Dude, "the Barbarian Slayer."
A very special birthday is wished for my hubby, Ed, who celebrates on Thursday. I love you now and always, Beth. Also celebrating on Dec. 2 is my lovely daughter Annette. Happy birthday honey, we love you, your family.
Happy birthday to my wife, Lisa, who celebrates her birthday today. I love you, now, always and forever, love Jimmy.
Also celebrating birthdays this week are Ted Petko and Kara Matway, whom celebrate today; Don Porter, Mark Susick, Clem Swiantek and Neil Costable, whom celebrate on Dec. 1; Joe Toth and John Stolarik on Dec. 3 and Bill Domonkos on Dec. 4. Mike Timko is also a Dec. 1 birthday celebrant. We wish you all the best on your special day.
Well that's it for now. If you have something for this column, call me at 724-529-0283 or drop me a line at 276 Banning Road, Dawson, PA 15428-1175. Keep smiling and have a great week.
