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FLYOVER CHANGE
The military flyover expected to honor Foster Joseph Sayers on the 80th anniversary of his death in France during WWII has been changed to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The pilots of the aircraft have encountered an unforeseen schedule delay and so they will not be able to come at 1:30 p.m. as originally planned.
Those attending the short (20 minute) ceremony planned on Tuesday should arrive at the Sayers Medal of Honor Memorial site in Bald Eagle State Park near the breast of Sayer's Lake (near the spillway) before 2:15 p.m. and be seated so the service can begin promptly. There won't be much time between the start of the service and when the jets come flying over, so be prompt in your arrival. Bring your lawn chairs to sit on as there will not be chairs provided.
The Centre County Veterans Administration, the Clinton County VA, as well as commissioners from both counties are expected to take part in the program and presentations that are planned during the afternoon. Howard Area Lions will also be there to welcome all of those attending the flyover ceremony.
Foster Sayers, Jr. and his wife, Sydney, are looking forward to the event since their son, Foster Joseph Sayers, III, and his wife, Eden, and their two sons are also planning to return to Pa. from their Colorado home for this special tribute.
The memorial flyover at Sayers Memorial will be held, weather permitting. Following the short ceremony at the memorial site the afternoon events will then be moving to the Milesburg American Legion where the remainder of the program, with special speakers, will occur, followed by a meal served for all those in attendance. The meal is being provided by the Milesburg Legion with the aid of funds provided by the Howard Area Lions and the Milesburg Lions Club.
The public is invited to attend this momentous occasion - 80 years since our local military hero, Foster Joseph Sayers, was killed in action, giving his life for our freedom!
In case of inclement weather and the pilots are unable to perform the military flyover, a representative will be positioned at the memorial site to inform attendees to proceed directly to the Milesburg Legion for the program there.
SANTA JUMP
The annual Santa Jump Jamboree will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, in Beech Creek! The BC Fire Company social hall and parking lot will be filled with craft and food vendors of all varieties, as well as the Friendship Community Center. The Jamboree runs all day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Santa jumps at 1 p.m., weather permitting, onto the ball field and then makes his way to the fire station where he poses for photos with children and hears their Christmas wish lists. Treat bags will also be handed out to those meeting Santa.
There will be raffles and games to enter. Winners will be drawn and announced about 2 p.m.
Six bikes will be given away and 10 gift cards will be awarded. Music and Christmas characters meandering through the crowd will get you in the holiday spirit, too! Santa's Workshop at the fire station and a Scavenger Hunt for children is planned from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
The Santa Jump is a nice opportunity for teens to help with to fulfill their senior class project requirement! Call Billie at 570-660-3371 to let her know you're interested in volunteering!
Parking is provided at the BC Wesleyan Church with shuttle bus service running to and from the Jamboree grounds.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Those amazing Penn State Trombones will be coming back to Howard United Methodist Church next Sunday, Nov. 10. Come to the 9 a.m. service to enjoy their playing! Kindly drop a few dollars in their case to encourage the students and to help offset the cost of their traveling to the church.
There will be a ballroom dance on Sunday, Nov. 10, from 2-5 p.m., at Lambert Hall, 303 Forge Road, Bellefonte. Cost is $10/person and bring a snack to share.
Wingate Faith Church is having a pot pie sale on Monday, Nov. 11, starting at 4 p.m.
Order your ham or chicken pot pie by calling Janette at 814-883-0893 and then come for pickup on Monday afternoon. The pot pie is $9 a quart and comes with homemade bread. This is the last pot pie sale of the fall, so order early and stock up. Pot pie comes in freezable containers. Walk-in sales will also be accommodated until they run out of pot pie. The church is located at 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte, behind the Sheetz store in Wingate.
Logan Grange #109 in Pleasant Gap is having a soup sale on Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Soup flavors are ham and bean, chicken corn noodle and beef barley. Soup is $9 a quart. Preorder by calling 814-360-5756 or by email to logangrange109@gmail.com. You can also check out their Facebook page for ordering. Walk-ins will also be accepted while the soup lasts. The grange hall is located at 122 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap.
Howard United Methodist Church is having a soup sale and luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the church fellowship hall. Take outs are $8 a quart. If you eat in you get a soup, a roll, pie and a drink for the same $8. Pre-orders of soup should be called in to Patti at 814-625-2182 before Sunday, Nov. 17. Proceeds help those in need in our community.
Howard United Methodist Church will have their food distribution this month Friday, Nov. 22. You can line up after 4 p.m., being careful not to block driveways. Food is given out at 5 p.m. at the church. Call Patti at 814-625-2182 for info.
FIRE NEWS
Howard Fire Company's Gun Raffle will be on Nov. 9 from noon to 5 p.m.
Sugar Valley Fire Company will have a Turkey Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 4-7 p.m., at the fire station banquet hall. The meal is a fundraiser for the fire department and will feature turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, noodles, cranberry sauce, dessert and drink. Prices for sit down dining or for take-outs will be $16 for adults, $10 for ages 6-12 and those 5 and younger can eat for free. Call Jake at 570-217-0457 for info.
LIONS NEWS
Howard Area Lions Bingo will be held this month on Nov. 14 and on Nov. 21. Normally Bingo is held the second and fourth Thursday evening, but because Thanksgiving falls on the normal Bingo night the Bingo will be moved to Nov. 21 instead. Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. with doors and the kitchen opening at 5:30 p.m.
Congratulations to Donna McCloskey on winning a $500 jackpot game at the last Bingo.
Milesburg Lions Club holds their Bingo every Thursday evening at the Milesburg Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:45 p.m.
Howard Lions has their 2025 PA Lottery raffle tickets for sale. They are $10 each and are good for the whole year. Prizes are awarded each day except on Sunday's. Winning number is based on the Pick 3 evening drawing. See any Lion to get your ticket today!
Howard Area Lions will hold a Blood Drive at the Howard fire hall on Dec. 4 from 12:30-6 p.m.
Become a regular blood donor with us!
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Howard Happenings is written and compiled by Tammy Coakley who can be reached by email at tammysue0115@gmail.com or by telephone at 814-625-2684.