8/5/09
Blossburg News & Views
By Barb Slocum
Happy birthday to Kallie Onks of Blossburg, who will celebrate on August 8.
Sandy Roupp of Arnot is recovering at home following her hip replacement surgery. Ross reports that she is doing very well. Sandy would love to have visitors and phone calls. Her phone number is 638-2083. We’re looking forward to seeing her smiling face around town again soon.
There are some exciting events coming up at the Bloss Pool. On August 14 at 6:00 PM, kids ages 14 and younger can participate in the Island Park Swim Meet. They can compete for prizes in relay races, backstroke, butterfly, and more. Kickboards will be available for younger swimmers. Sign up for this event at the pool.
A Cardboard Boat Regatta will be held at the pool on August 15 at 1:00 PM. Each team must construct a human-powered boat that can hold 2 to 4 crew members for the race. Get a list of rules at the pool and start building your yacht!
Finally, on August 16, come to Island Park for the 4th Annual Back-To-School Bash. There will be free food, music, and swimming. School-age kids can get free school supplies; in past years, children received very nice backpacks filled with notebooks, writing instruments, and more. Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity. Following the Bash, the pool will be closed for the year, so that renovations may begin. Next year, the pool will be bigger, better, and accessible to the handicapped.
Reverend John and Linda Shypulefski have been enjoying the company of their son, Brent. Their daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Pastor Dave Duty, have also been visiting from Houston, Texas. They brought along their children, Callie and Nathanael, and Callie’s friend, Mary Kaye Joyner. On Sunday, Dave delivered the sermon at the First Baptist Church of Blossburg. Callie and Mary Kaye accompanied the hymns with their flutes, and performed a lovely duet for the offertory. This week, the entire family will be headed to their cottages at Patterson Grove in Luzerne County.
The Kiwanis will be having a chicken barbeque in the parking lot of the Bloss Holiday Market on Saturday, August 8, beginning at 10:30. This group of community members volunteers many hours of service to our area. Come on down to get a delicious dinner and help support the Kiwanis.
While you’re downtown, make a stop at the Farmers Market in Riverside Plaza to see what fresh food, plants, and more are being offered this week.
Saint Mary's Hall in Blossburg hosts Bingo each Monday evening. Games are from 6:30 until 10:00 PM.
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