In other years we have spent the Fourth of July weekend up in Montour Falls at our friends' Frank and Barb Johnson's, but this year we only went Friday for one day. The place was packed with flea market and craft vendors. I made it through two rows and then found a seat and watched the tractor pulls.
America is now 239 years of age and as with New Year's Eve I slept most of the time. I think someone in Alba had a small celebration but I may have been dreaming. It was around 9:30 to 10:00 pm and I was sorta waking from my first sleep period. Oh, I still get six to eight hours, but I get one and a half to two hours at a time. The doctor says that's OK. Well, what if it isn't? Probably another pill. No thanks.
In other years we have spent the Fourth of July weekend up in Montour Falls at our friends' Frank and Barb Johnson's, but this year we only went Friday for one day. The place was packed with flea market and craft vendors. I made it through two rows and then found a seat and watched the tractor pulls. By Elaine Gee Well, I am sorry I didn’t get any news last week.
Barb called me and told me about Dickie Calkins passing away, He was a good friend of Barb’s. My condolences go out to his family. Vi and Ron were up on Thursday and enjoyed playing with my cat. She puts on a good show for them. My grandson John Perry of Fort Bragg was up here on Thursday afternoon. Due to the weather I didn’t go up to Mountain Lake this weekend. By Lorelei Colton I hope you and yours had a truly enjoyable 4th of July weekend. Ron and I (and Palin, of course) spent a couple of days in Lancaster County with my niece, Shannon. We left early Friday morning and were surprised to find the traffic not too terribly intense, which, of course, is easy for me to say as Ron was the one doing all the driving, not me. It was a beautiful day, weather-wise, seeing all the creeks and streams along Rt. 15 south full and rushing. As we drove past the Wheel Inn Club we spied a red fox scampering into the woods, and saw several deer grazing in bright green fields. In Northumberland we saw gasoline for $2.69 per gallon, and diesel’s lowest price of $2.91 in Port Trevorton.
By Fr. Michael McCormick Dear Readers,
Last week in my homily I mentioned the courageous voice of our Bishops regarding the Supreme Court decision regarding same sex marriage. Our own bishop, The Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, said in part, “Today’s decision by the United States Supreme Court regarding same-sex marriage, while groundbreaking for our nation, does not change the fact that the Roman Catholic Church has consistently taught that marriage is a covenant of life and love between one man and one woman which is open to procreation and is faithful and permanent in nature. Catholic teaching regarding marriage is not a judgment about persons who experience same-sex attraction, but a statement about how the Church has always understood the nature of marriage itself.” By Lois Ribovich Visitors on the 4th was Ann Balthaser, Royersford, Jackie Spencer and daughter from Allentown, also her grandkids Kaitlin and Jake Spencer from Alaska. We enjoyed the visit.
The Class of '56 will meet at the Midway on July 14th at noon. Claudette Lee is spending a month in Canada visiting family. Mike and Stacy Strine, Destinyy Rauhauser and friend from York visited Pastor Ann and Jim Overmiller over the holiday. Steve Reese and friend, Madison, WI, Dave Reese, and Linda Metzler, Gainesville, FL. Michele Reese, Larry Moltedo, Gainesville, Gale Orr, Jay Perry and Gladys Reese Perry, Chuck Reese and children, Mike and Jane Reese, Ft. Myers, FL, grandchildren attended a memorial for Florence Reese, Sunday. Elise Knowlden, York was home visiting relatives. By Kathie Lepper The sun was trying to peek out here on "The Ridge" earlier, but i think it is losing the struggle. At least it looks rather dreary out my window. I've been around visiting my neighbors and checking for news, so far not much.
Someone reported that there were nine residents at the Coffee Chat Hour on Thursday. Jeannette May and I stopped in late as we were heading out with other VIA members for a luncheon and business meeting at the Landing Strip Restaurant in Liberty, PA. After the meeting we checked out and shopped at Martin's Amish Store across the street from the restaurant. I stopped to chat with third floor neighbors, Tilly Terry, Pauline Watts, and Arlene Quail earlier. Nothing for the column but it's always good to touch base with everyone. These hot weather recipes will keep you cool and get you out of the kitchen quickly. Here are some of my favorite summer lunch and dinner recipes, including sandwiches, hearty salads, and snacks.
Some of the ingredients, like pasta, chicken, or hard-cooked eggs, might require some cooking or grilling. Some cooking could be done the evening before, when it "might" be a little cooler. By John Shaffer The circumstances of several recent killings and traffic accidents are so maddening that it's hard not to be outraged by them.
In one a sports broadcaster in Oklahoma City was killed in a traffic accident; in another a 32-year old woman was shot and killed as she and her father were walking on the pier in San Francisco. In Phoenix, a mother and her two children were injured by the drunk driver; in Laredo, Texas, a man used a hammer to murder his wife In all these cases, the perpetrators were illegal aliens. In America illegally, these perpetrators had been deported three, five, six and four times, respectively. In other words, had the federal government done its job and kept the perpetrators from reentering the country, the victims would be alive or uninjured today. By Esther Butcher So much for that old phrase, a cold wet May makes a barn full of hay. Well, what happens when it rains all June, no sunshine for the hay. Farmers are really behind in making hay this year. Where is our summer, I think it’s fading away.
Gerald and Marjorie Pratt spent a few days with Helmut and Ruth Wicker in Schnecksville, PA a good time of visiting, eating and shopping was enjoyed by all. David and Judy Bristol of Granville brought supper up to Gerald and Marjorie Pratt Wednesday night in honor of Marjorie’s birthday. Wildlife Profiles – The Eastern Chipmunk
The eastern chipmunk (Tamias straitus) is a small, lively, ground-dwelling rodent found through all of Pennsylvania. The chipmunk is a member of the squirrel family. No summer is complete without a few chipmunks in our backyard. I have labeled them “mice with racing stripes. Adult chipmunks are 8 to 10 inches long, including a 3 to 4 inch tail. The adults only weight between 2.3 to 4.4 ounces. The dense body fur is colored alike for both the males and females; reddish brown, sprinkled with black and white hairs. The most visible markings are the five blackish brown stripes on the back and sides. By Canton Fitness Center Probiotics Are a MUST
Today, more people than ever have immune system disorders. Chances are that you know someone who has fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, Celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or serious allergies. These are all immune system disorders. Why the up-surge of these conditions? In a word, diet. The foods we eat, or don’t eat, cause an imbalance in the gut flora. This condition is called dysbiosis. The flora – or good bacteria – provides a barrier to keep harmful bacteria from getting into our bloodstream from our digestive tract. Since about 80% of the immune system is the walls of our intestines, that protection is vital! By Rev. Kenneth Marple, M.A. A Visit to Ed Millsap’s Cabin
Ed lived at the far edge of Crown Zellerbach land in the state of Washington, about 20 miles north of the Columbia River. His small holdings were at the dead-end of the last logging road that led out into the great Washington forest. It was one of the few properties not owned by the big logging companies, or the state, or the national government. By Evangelist Eric Smith “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.” Psalm 127:1. This week we celebrate the 4th of July, the birthday of our nation. Seeing things that have happened throughout the nation lately make you wonder if the Lord is with us or has He abandoned us for all the evil being done. In many areas the principles our nation was founded on are being ignored or changed. Because of this you can see our nation going further and further away from God. Our text tells us that if the Lord is not the builder than the “labor is in vain”.
A teenage boy had just passed his driving test and inquired of his
father as to when they could discuss his use of the car. His father said he'd make a deal with his son. "You bring your grades u p from a C to a B average, study your Bible a little, and get your hair cut. Then we'll talk about the car." The boy thought about that for a moment, decided he'd settle for the offer, and they agreed on it. After about six weeks his father said, "Son, you've brought your grades up and I've observed that you have been studying your Bible, but I'm disappointed you haven't had your hair cut." The boy said, " You know, Dad, I've been thinking about that, and I've noticed in my studies of the Bible that Samson had long hair, John the Baptist had long hair, Moses had long hair, and there's even strong evidence that Jesus had long hair." Dad's reply! "Did you also notice they all walked everywhere they went?" Sage Advice As you mature and get older you will learn that you still have a lot to learn and if you keep your mouth shut they all will think you're a lot smarter than you are. By Jim Lewis Here’s an amusing story that I recently heard. A man was working atop a three story building on a metal roof. He was surprised by a gust of wind and found himself sliding downward toward the edge. He reached and grabbed for anything he could and at the very last second caught the eaves trough, (rain gutter). That’s the good news. The bad news was that he was hanging three stories up and couldn’t get back on the roof. Now what?
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