11/2/05

Blossburg News & Views
By Cheryl Whitney Boinske

Nov.4 Panther football plays their last game of the season against Wellsboro. As many of you know, the Wellsboro game is extremely important because it involves the fate of the Jones Trophy. This 'non native' of Blossburg asked Pete Hall to explain the significance of the trophy. Here's what he had to say: "It was started by Bob Jones in memory of his father who was the principal of both Wellsboro and Blossburg High Schools. It goes to the winning team every year to be displayed in the school's trophy case with an engraving giving the year and the score of the game. It was initiated in 1969 by Bob and Marian Jones and all previous game score between the two schools are engraved on it."

Get your four-wheeler raffle tickets from any Screaming Eagles Southern Tioga Youth football player or cheerleader or call Sherry Stiner at 638-2676. The raffle drawing will be Friday, Nov.4th at the Panther Football game against Wellsboro.

On Nov. 4, from 8am to 5pm there will be a TCDC Committee Leadership Program Conference held at the Riverside Senior Complex community room. Heidi Jones will be the facilitator for this event.

Don't forget; the polls are open to voters on Nov. 8, 2005

Nov. 8 there will be an Election Day Dinner at the Covington Church of Christ; Roast turkey and all the trimmings. Adults $7.50, ages 6-12 $3.00 and pre-schoolers are free. Serving 5pm-7pm.

Toddler University Daycare and Preschool, Inc. will soon be offering their infant program for children 6 weeks - 12 months of age. At Toddler U, your baby has a special place in our infant room, with a personal crib and drawer and age-appropriate toys, books and activities. Every detail reflects our commitment to safety, health and learning. If you would like more information, Please call Jill Nickerson at 638-3459. Toddler University is now hiring for full-time and part-time positions. If you are interested, please call 638-3459 or stop in for an application at 244 Main Street in Blossburg.

The class of 2007 traveled to our nation's capital; Washington DC for their Junior Trip on Oct. 24-25. They enjoyed seeing the sights which included: The White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and the Smithsonian museum.

The North Penn Area United Fund will be collecting donations during the month of October. Look for a request that will be mailed to citizens and businesses within the Arnot, Blossburg, Covington and Morris Run areas. Donations will go to several area nonprofit agencies.

Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball and Wrestling sign-ups in the High School office.

The American Legion Post 572 would like to send care packages to local service members currently serving our country; they are asking the community to provide them with names and addresses. Send service member's name and address to James Holleman, 119 Granger St. or Sally Ward, 222 N. Williamson Rd., Blossburg, PA 16912. Along with the name, if you know of a small item they would like and could be mailed, please make a note of it and send with their address.

If you are the mother of a young child (or children!), then this invitation is for you. A new group, just for moms, has begun meeting on the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 PM. Come join us as we use the book Real Moms: Exploding the Myths of Motherhood as a springboard for discussion. This is a kids-free evening where we can relax, talk and of course, share in some delicious dessert! You deserve this break to spend some time with other women who are sharing many of the same experiences, as we all answer to that all-encompassing title of "Mom". Our next gathering will be on November 2nd at the home of Beth Guillaume (315 Granger St., Blossburg). If you have any questions, please call her at 638-2008. We hope that you will join us, and feel free to bring another mom with you!

The Class of 2008 is holding a fundraiser, selling desserts for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The orders will be delivered the week of Thanksgiving break. All money is due with order form on Friday, Oct 28th. Make checks out to NPHS.

Send information for Blossburg News & Views to Cheryl Whitney Boinske, (570)638-2425 or news@blossburg.org.

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