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Good Day and Happy Birthday to Becky Holter, of Howard; Kathy Rupert, of Lock Haven!

Quote of the Day

"Remember, a dead fish can float downstream, but it takes a live one to swim upstream."

-- W. C. Fields

Word of the Day

Break a leg -- noun phrase -- A way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.

Twisted

Racquet-Tears Concert

The Twisted Racquet-Tears will host a fundraising concert for Artpost Awareness on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 1-6 p.m., at the Beech Creek Fire Company social hall. Come out to enjoy Country, Gospel and the Classics. The band encourages everyone to sing-a-long. Hot dogs and refreshments will be available. For more info call 570-295-4116.

Blood Drives

The American Red Cross urges people to donate blood now. All blood donors are needed, especially those with type O blood. Several blood drives will be happening during the next few weeks that donors can attend. Visit the Red Cross website or call 1-800-RED CROSS to arrange an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcomed!

Blood drives will be held as follows:

July 22, from 1-5:30 p.m., at Trinity UM Church, Allegheny St., Jersey Shore.

Aug. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Flemington. St. Luke's will be serving root beer floats.

Donations needed

Many local cemeteries are struggling with having enough funds to make sure that the grass gets mowed. Whatever cemetery your loved ones are buried in, please consider making a donation now to help with the grass mowing expenses.

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