1/13/10

Blossburg News & Views
By Barb Slocum

Birthday greetings go out to Keith Lindie, a well-known Blossburg citizen. Keith will be 87 on January 18.

A special meeting of the Southern Tioga School Board will be held in the North Penn High School auditorium on January 18, beginning at 6:30pm. The public is strongly encouraged to attend this meeting. Les Bear, the district's financial consultant, and architect Sam Scarantino will present information about the closing and/or renovation of NPHS.

Cheryl Boinske's illness is keeping her homebound. She would appreciate visits, cards, and letters. Her address is 112 Ruah St Blossburg, Pa 16912. Please keep Cheryl in your thoughts and prayers.

Corey Matthews has been accepted at Commonwealth Technical Institute in Johnstown. He starts on January 10, and will study building or automotive maintenance. Good luck, Corey!

Individuals that had their photo taken with Santa at Cub Scout Pack 2059’s Christmas Celebration on December 17 can pick up their photos at the Bloss Township Recreation Center on January 12, between 6:30 – 7:30. If you cannot come at that time, call Lorraine at 570-723-0916 to make alternate arrangements.

The Parent Education and Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center is actively recruiting parents who are interested in becoming collaborators in education reform at the local and state level. To further these efforts we are offering a free 6 month PEACE project at Mansfield University. Parents Engaged in Advocating for Change in Education (PEACE) project provides parents with the information they need to be informed and active partners in local educational reform. Parents of children with disabilities or suspected disabilities are invited to apply for this program. For more information, visit http://www.pealcenter.org or contact mallen@pealcenter.org

If you have something you would like to submit for the Blossburg News & Views column, send it to barb_slocum@hotmail.com, or call Barb at 570-656-6597. If you would like your organization's event posted on the Blossburg web site, send an email to events@blossburg.org. Include the date, time, location, and some information about the event. To have your community event advertised on the large sign by the green bridge, submit information two weeks in advance to: sign@blossburg.org.

We want more news! To submit a birthday or anniversary greeting, a community event, or any other item for publication, send items to news@blossburg.org, or call Barb Slocum at 570-656-6597. Until next time, have a wonderful week.

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