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Good Day

and Happy 65th Anniversary for Ardell and Jean Wingard, of Aaronsburg and Happy 87th birthday to Ardell!

Happy Birthday

to Logan Nyman, of Beech Creek; and Denny Mann, of Mill Hall!

Word of the Day

Rigmarole -- noun -- a long, complicated and annoying process. Also spelled rigamarole.

Quote of the Day

"The rain falls gently down and slowly fills my cup. This never would have happened if raindrops all fell up."

-- Tom Batiuk

Attention

Flemington

residents

The Flemington Hi-Neighbor Committee is holding the 9th annual Meet & Greet picnic at Grove Community Park on Saturday, Sept. 19, from noon to 3 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, Sept. 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. FREE hot dogs, hot sausage and picnic sides. A chance to win door prizes. Play 25 cent a card Bingo with each game 100% pay off prize, and kids can get a free temporary tattoo. Great time to visit with old and new neighbors. Check out our Flemington Hi Neighbor Committee page on Facebook. Any questions call 570-295-1352 and leave a message.

Drive thru Soup Sale

Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall, is having a drive through vegetable beef soup sale on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. until sold out. The soup will be $9 per quart and is available by pre-order by calling the church at 570-726-4112. Leave a message including your name and how many quarts you would like, then come on Oct. 10 and get yours brought right to your car window!

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:

Sept. 16, from 1-6 p.m., at Duboistown Fire Hall, Euclid Ave., South Williamsport.

Sept. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Zion Community Church, Bellefonte.

Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Wingate Faith Church, 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte.

Oct. 7, from 12:30-6 p.m., at the Howard fire hall

Oct. 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Flemington First Church of Christ.

Cookbook Sale

Laurel Run Church, 2899 Laurel Run Road, Beech Creek, has created a beautiful family cookbook with many shared and loved recipes. Please contact Tammy Evelhair at gracesrosey@gmail.com or Paula Smith at 814-574-0199 to purchase. They are selling each copy for $12 and all proceeds will benefit the Laurel Run Church.

Wayne Township History for sale

The Wayne Township Recreational Committee is offering their book, "A Township Called Wayne," for a price of $10. This book will make a nice gift for family and friends, especially historians and those with ties to the Wayne Township community. Visit the Wayne Township Facebook page for more info or call Mona at 570-660-4809 for purchasing arrangements or Linda at 570-660-4466.

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