6/9/10
Blossburg News & Views
By Barb Slocum
This year's Coal Festival was bigger and better than ever! Hundreds of people swarmed Island Park in search of the area's best barbequed chicken, homemade treats, and quality merchandise. Kids ran excitedly from one carnival ride to the next. The car show seemed bigger and better than ever. The mirror-like shine and bright colors of classics and antiques drew a steady stream of admirers. The weather was perfect for the elbow-to-elbow crowd lining Main Street to watch the parade. The fireworks began at dusk, and the slight backlighting of blue and orange in the sky accenting the colors made the show the most beautiful one this writer has ever seen!
Blossburg American Legion Post 572 is proud to announce that their float won the Second Place Trophy in the Coal Festival Parade. They have been asked to enter it in the 4th of July Parade in Mansfield and have accepted. Make sure you go to see it!
On Sunday, the First Baptist Church of Blossburg awarded Bibles to its graduating seniors. Honorees were Trace Dickinson, Matthew Onks, Cassie Harris, and Kelsa Way. Other students in the church who worked hard this year include sixth grade graduates Karley Lattimer and Noel Butler, kindergarten graduates Adam Schultz, Troy Dickinson, and Susan Slocum. Kallie Onks and Susan Slocum achieved high honor roll. Congratulations to all of these hard-working young people!
Take a trip to the rainforest with this year's Vacation Bible School at the First Baptist Church of Blossburg! From June 21 to June 25, kids experience a jungle atmosphere as they enjoy music, games, snacks, and more. They will learn how God loves each of us, and how they can share that love with others. To register your children or get more information, call Barb at 570-656-6597.
The circus is coming to Island Park on July 1. Tickets can be purchased from any member of the Blossburg Fire Department. Cost is $10 in advance($15 at door). Coupons to admit children 14 and younger for free will be avaiable soon. For more information, call 638-2747.
The VIBE-sponsored farmers' market is open from 8:00am until 1:00pm each Saturday at Riverside Plaza. Come and get some great bargains on produce, homemade food, plants, and more.
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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