9/23/09

Blossburg News & Views
By Barb Slocum

Happy birthday to Kathy Beck and Karley Lattimer, who will be celebrating on September 23. Karley's grandmother, Sharon Lattimer, has a birthday on September 24. We wish you all a great day!

5-year-old Adam Schultz of Blossburg was seriously injured on Saturday. His collarbone is broken and he has two nasty bumps on his head. After being Life Flighted to Geisinger in Danville, he spent the night in intensive care. On Sunday, his mother, Karen, reported that he was out of ICU, keeping clear liquids down, and doing much better. Adam would love to receive cards and other well-wishes. His address is: Adam Schultz, 208 Granger St., Blossburg, PA 16912. Let's all pray for his rapid healing.

Grace Community, at the the corner of Main and Carpenter Streets, is hosting a weekly Bible study titled, "Seeking TRUTH, not trends or traditions." The study begins at 7:00 PM each Tuesday (not Thursday, as announced last week). On Thursdays at 7:00, a time of prayer is held at Grace Community. On Friday evenings beginning September 25th at 7:00 PM, Grace Community of Blossburg will host "The ALTERNATIVE place to go". Come in to enjoy some music, skits, and conversation. Free snacks will be available (or you may bring your own). You may contact Steve at sandel@epix.net or 638-3021 for more information on their events: better yet, just show up!

On Saturday, September 26, the Kiwanis will be having a chicken barbeque in the parking lot of the Holiday Market. This organization performs community service projects all year long, and is one of the main orgnaizations that makes Blossburg a wonderful place in which to live, work, and visit. Come get a delicious dinner and support the Kiwanis!

Studio B, next to Acorn Markets, is offering "Fabulous Fall Fitness" classes, which are held on Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00 PM, from September 14 until October 21. The classes include stretching, toning, cardio and muscle training. This is a great opportunity to get in shape before the Holidays. Another class being offered is the new "Mommy and Me" series. If you have a baby (and the baby weight) this class is for you! The class will include stretching, toning and exercises for Mommy and baby (infant to age 3. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:15, from September 15 until October 20. Yoga classes began on September 17, and there is room for more participants. There are 2 classes available: one begins at 5:30 PM, and the other at 7:00. For more information or to enroll, call Linda Blasz at 404-4271.

The annual Blossburg Fall Festival will soon be here! VIBE is extending an invitation for vendors at the Blossburg Fall Festival October 24th (food, games, arts/crafts, farmer’s market items, etc.) VIBE will be holding their monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 23, in the Kiwani's Building at Island Park. Everyone is welcome at the 6:30 PM meeting. If you can't make it to the meeting but are interested in reseving a vendor space, you may contact Barb at 570-656-6597.

Last Sunday (Sept. 20), the First Baptist Church of Blossburg celebrated American Baptist Women's Sunday. The women organized and conducted the entire service. All of the women in attendance gathered at the front of the sanctuary and offered "In My Heart There Rings a Melody" to the congregation. It was also Laymen's Sunday, and the morning message ("Tools of the Trade") delivered by Barb Slocum, was doubly appropriate. 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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