2^nd Annual Troop Benefit and Auction
May 16, 2008

If you could auction off colors to a group of Americans, red, white, and blue would certainly go to the highest bidder. Our troops are entrenched in a longing war overseas and the Yellow Ribbon Girls of Ellwood City are helping send some red, white, and blue support to our local troops overseas.  The Yellow Ribbon Girls will be holding one of their biggest events, the 2nd Annual Memorial Week Troop Benefit and Auction. Lasting from May 19th to May 24th, the Girls hope to raise more than $1,500, topping their outcome they had last year. (read more)
 

Quilt and Pie Social
May 16, 2008

Saturday marks the kick-off of the first Quilt and Pie Social in Ellwood City.  This event is to be held at Calvin Presbyterian Church beginning at 4:00pm and lasting until approximately 7:00pm.  The price for the event is $10 and includes admission, pie, and beverages.  Sandwiches will be available for an additional dollar.  Tickets will be available at the door.

There will be a wide variety of pies available at the social and when event coordinator Ginny Brest was asked what kinds of pies, she laughed and responded, "any pie you can think of."  Not only will there be delicious pies available, but there will be 55-60 different quilts on display.  All profits will be donated to Keri Goerl who underwent a bi-lateral lung transplant this past October.
 

64th Annual Spring Choral Concert
May 15, 2008


Last night was Lincoln High School's 64th Annual Spring Choral Concert. The concert featured performances by the senior high choirs, junior high chorale, womens chorale, choral capers, junior capers, and concert choir.

"It has been a particularly special year because when these kids moved to 9th grade, I moved to 9th grade. It's been extra special because I've had them all for six years and I've loved them as if they were my own kids," said director Felecia Greco.

"I love choir so much. I want to thank Ms Greco and Ms Adams for always being there for us," said senior student Anthony Costulas.

The night also held various performances by Andie Verone, Camanin and Karina Hudson, and Zack Varrati. When asked about his experience in choir, senior Zack Varrati replied, "It helped me start a new life with really great friends and a life full of music and an appreciation of friendship."

Senior Karina Hudson, also performed a song entitled, "You Changed Me" in which she had written herself.....(view photo's)


Nutrition, Health, and Safety: Children’s Fair Day
May 15, 2008

Growing up in the 21st century for children isn’t exactly what their parents like to call “easy”. With so many possible ways to get alcohol and drugs, become unhealthy or obese, or become vulnerable to predators, how can kids become aware of what’s right and what’s wrong?

State Representative Jaret Gibbons wants to educate elementary kids about the importance of nutrition, health, and safety. This Saturday, May 17th, Representative Gibbons is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Children’s Fair Day....(event information)

Giorno Delle Forze Armate
May 14, 2008

Unless you are someone that can read Italian, Giorno Delle Forze Armate, translates to “Day Of Forces Armed” or better known in English as National Armed Forces Day. The holiday is celebrated on different days depending on your country of residence. The United States celebrates National Armed Forces Day on the third Saturday in May.


This National holiday was first celebrated in the United States in 1949 and was created to consolidate the observation days of the branches of the military. These branches include the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.....(read more) (view photo 1) (view photo 2)
 

Kicking Off Arthritis Month With a Walk
May 13, 2008

This past Saturday at Pearson Park in New Castle, the Arthritis Foundation continued to kick off National Arthritis Month with an Arthritis Walk. The walk honored Noah Jones (pictured sorting the raffle tickets) and participates walked in the unseasonably chilly weather on Saturday morning. The Arthritis Foundation expected to raise is over $10,000....(view photos)