At a recent meeting of the Perry Township Veterans of Foreign Wars Gold Star Post 7023, officers were installed for the 2007-08 membership year. Robert G. Chuboy, adjutant and past commander of the Fayette County VFW Council, was the installing officer. Officers installed for the upcoming year are: James Stois, commander; Peter Pierotti, judge advocate; Ricky Adams, junior vice commander; Daniel J. Rabatin, senior vice commander; Tony Fao Sr., chaplain; and John E. Bednar, surgeon. Other officers installed were Frederick R. Koller Jr., quartermaster and service officer; Leonard Wojcik, one-year trustee; and John Cernuska, two-year trustee. We wish each and every one of you a successful term.
The Band Bash in the Hills, scheduled to be held at Linden Hall this past Saturday, was canceled. Evidently, it was canceled in time for it to be placed in my last column, but I was not notified. The posters advertising this event were also left up well after the event was canceled. If your group has scheduled an event that was announced in my column and then must cancel the event, please notify me. If you have printed posters, flyers, etc. that are being used to advertise the event, please see that they are taken down and disposed of. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused my readers.
Since I will not have a column next Monday because of the Labor Day holiday and no Daily Courier will be published that day, I will give you the dates for area food pantries now. The Leisenring Presbyterian Church will hold its monthly food distribution from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Sept. 19; the East Liberty United Presbyterian Church in Vanderbilt will hold its monthly food distribution from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 20.
Keep in mind folks, there is no school Sept. 3 due to the Labor Day holiday, either. Banks, post offices, liquor stores and government offices will also be closed.
The Brownfield Community Center will hold its monthly country music/bluegrass program on Sept. 8. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m.; reservations are requested for dinner, call 724-529-2930. The program will begin at 6 p.m. The concession stand will be open beginning at 7 p.m. for your enjoyment.
Dawson Volunteer Fire Co. will hold its all-night bingo at 11 p.m. Saturday, and again on Sept. 15. I have still not received word when the DL&V Fire Department will restart its late-night games, but when I do, I will announce it.
Belated birthday greetings go out to Florence Dibiasi, who turned 78 on Aug. 16. A belated birthday wish goes out to David Sanner, of Dawson, who celebrated his 37th birthday on Aug. 25.
Happy birthday to Rhonda Martin, who celebrates her birthday today. A very happy birthday is wished for Jack Davis, who celebrates his 79th birthday on Friday.
Birthday greetings to Delores "Giggles" Darnell who will celebrate her birthday on Sept. 5, love your family and friends. Thanks to all who helped with the Dawson Grange Community Fair. Your kindness will always be remembered.
Don't forget, the Brownfield Community Public Library is open from 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays, from noon to 2 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Volunteers are desperately needed to help with library chores. Won't you please consider being a library volunteer?
Thanks to Aggie Compton, of Mill Run, Kathy Turek, of Leisenring, and Nancy Fulmer for correctly answering last week's trivia question. The correct answer was a burning bush.
Now for this week's question. This tree is native to Pennsylvania. It is unique in the fact that it blooms in the fall, from late August until early October or longer. It has oblate-shaped leaves and its seeds are housed in little burrs, that can be quite painful to the touch. It reproduces not only by seeds, but by sprouts and runners. The bark, leaves, roots and seeds are used medicinally today, to make astringent products. The Native Americans once used it to treat stomach and intestinal problems. The flowers of this plant are quite pretty. They are a yellow tubular flower with red inside. If you know the answer to this week's question, give me a call at 724-529-2625 or e-mail me at bethannlynn@hotmail.com. You can also drop me a line at 276 Banning Road, Dawson, PA 15428-1175.
Until next time, friends, keep smiling and have a great two weeks!
