Memorial Day Event

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, the Sugar Grove Community came together to honor our service men and women. AMVETS Post #50 and American Legion Post #758 held a joint service in the town park that was attended by more than 150 people. John Rupczyk, Post 758 Service Officer Raised the colors to start the service. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dave Younie of Post 758 Sargent of Arms and Girl Scout Troop #36680 of Sugar Grove. The Invocational Prayer was led by Frank Coffaro Post 758 Chaplain. The National Anthem was played on saxophone by Carter ODonnell who also played America The Beautiful. Vocals for the National Anthem were sung by students from EMHS, Julia Bauer, Sharon Harrington, Kara Coffaro, Mariel Clark, Darcy Silvis, and Naomi Haight. Mayor Pete Allenson from American Legion Post #758 welcomed the crowd with Auxiliary Presidents from both the Legion Post 758- Marcy Morgan and AMVETS Post 50- Michele Williams placining memorial wreaths. Memorial remarks we given by AMVETS Post Commander Gary Fry.

Junior Auxiliary Members from Post #758 Zoey Reynolds, Lilly Darling, Mitchyl Hedman, and Lakia Hedman presented the reading “We Shall Keep The Faith.” Elizabeth Reynolds, Auxiliary Historian for Post 758, read a list of deceased Veterans and their service to our country.

A Blue Star Banner was presented to the Reed Family of Sugar Grove by Dick Morgan of Post 758. The service was closed in prayer by Frank Coffaro and the AMVETS Post 50 Honor Guard provided a salute and taps. Sugar Grove Girl Scouts, The Sugar Grove Boy Scouts Troop 17 and Sons of the American Legion Squadron 758 presented flags throughout the service, and the AMVETS Honor Guard displayed the flag.

Following the Memorial Day Service, the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary held the “Ducks for Bucks” race at the Main Street AMVETS Memorial Bridge. Winners were first place Duck #15 Tracey Williams, second place Duck #20 Randy Diethrick, third place Duck #55 Gary Hale, fourt place Duck #119 Kevin Eckert, fifth place Duck #33 Randy Diethrick and the last Duck in was Donna Nelson. Proceeds from the “Ducks for Bucks” race benefits AMVETS Ladies National Projects such as John Tracy Clinic, St. Jude’s Ranch, Freedoms Foundation, PAWS with a Cause and Scholarships.

Cruise In held

The 20th Annual Sugar Grove Cruise In was held May 22. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Sugar Grove Food Pantry. The host of this year’s event was the Sugar Grove Free Methodist Church. Major sponsors of this year’s Cruise In have been The Bucket Cafe, D&L Enos Milling, Harley Davidson of Jamestown, Ed Schults of Warren, Warren Midtown Motors, The Outpost, Brian Horner Inc., Lawson Brothers, Wilcox Brothers, Jones Chevrolet, Jeff McKinney Auto, and KC Auto Glass. The first 100 cars or motorcycles entered will received a dash plaque. Thank you to The Sugar Grove Fire Department who also held a chicken barbecue. A complete list of trophy winners will be published when they become available.

Truck Load

of Groceries Raffle

On May 22 at the Sugar Grove Cruise In, the Eisenhower Bandtastic Boosters raffled tickets for a truckload of groceries. Tickets were also sold at the Russell Memorial Day event. Winners will be announced when they become available.

WCSD Schedule

Last days

Reminder the last day of school will be a full day of classes on Wednesday, June 10.

Concert in the Valley

Ron Brewer will be in concert on June 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chandlers Valley United Methodist Church in Chandlers Valley. Refreshments will be served after the concert. All are welcome to come and enjoy Ron’s singing and his ministry.

Color Run at EMHS

The second annual EHS Student Council Color Run is happening on June 6 at 11 a.m. The cost is $20 if registered by May 29 and $25 if registering after that date. The first 100 applicants are guaranteed a t-shirt and an individual color packet. Come and join us and run through the beautiful EHS Eco-Lab and get blasted with color along the way. Registration forms are available in the Eisenhower High School office or you can obtain one from Mrs. Smith. For more information on the event, email smithma@wcsdpa.org or contact her at the school at 757-8878.

200th Anniversary

The Community of Lottsville will Celebrate its 200 Anniversary on Sept. 12 at the Freehold Township grounds in Lottsville. The Heritage Day Committee is looking for interested vendors/craftsman to take part in the festivities. Interested parties should contact Ruth DeVore 489-3408 or Don Martin 489-3262 to get scheduled before June 1.

Community Lunches

The Community Lunches in the area continue to be well attended. All lunches begin at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend any or all of the area community lunches. The Mission Covenant lunches are on their summer break and will resume on the first Friday of the month in September. The Sugar Grove United Methodist Church located at the corner of Race Street and Jamestown Street will also be on their summer break for June, July and August. On the third Wednesday of the month at the Hessel Valley Lutheran Church located in Chandlers Valley. Everyone is invited to attend.

New Library Hours

The Sugar Grove Library has just posted new hours for the community. The library will be open Monday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. 7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. 5 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. 6 p.m. Watch the news for advertised movie nights and special events that may have the library open at other times. Stop in and see what is happening at your local library.

Preschool registration

Registration is now open at the Imaginative Preschool of the Sugar Grove Free Methodist Church for the 2015-16 school year. The preschool has been in operation for more than 25 years and is a wonderful way to start off any child’s education. For more information on class sizes and schedules, feel free to contact director/teacher, Julie Harrington at 489-3105.

Ike Pride Golf Scramble

On May 30 the Ike Pride group from EMHS will hold a Golf Scramble at Cable Hollow Golf Course. The event will begin at 8 a.m. The golfing event will be held as a scramble with a shotgun start. Teams will be charged $240. This fee will include 18 holes of golf for four people, two carts, and food at the turn, full meal at awards ceremony and prizes associated with play. There will be four divisions general, students, senior’s (65 and older) and women’s provided five teams are registered in each division. Prizes for each division will be first prize $240 and second prize $120. Student division prizes are $180 first prize and $90 second prize. A silent auction will be held during the scramble with winners being announced at the awards ceremony to be held at approximately 12:30 p.m. Food for non golfers will be sold to those attending the awards ceremony with reservations. For reservations or questions on the event, contact Todd Venman at 757-5850.

Various sponsors will be needed for this event. Event Sponsors: Each of these sponsors will be given recognition in the event program and mentioned during the event gathering at the conclusion of the scramble. If companies have advertising banners or materials we would be glad to display those during the event. There will be Gold Level Sponsorship- Indicates a $250 donation has been placed. Silver Level Sponsorship- Indicates a $150 donation has been placed. Bronze Level Sponsorship- Indicates a $100 donation has been placed Hole Sponsors: Each hole can be sponsored for a donation of $50. These Sponsors will be given 8.5×11 sign recognition on the hole they will be sponsoring. Scramble Contest Sponsor: Sponsors will be needed to donate prizes for various contests during the scramble. Mulligan’s can be purchased for $10 a team. Each player will receive one. Silent auction items can also be donated. There will be a chicken barbecue dinner will be provided for participants which can also be purchased by non golfers with reservations. Questions, reservations or sponsorship can be directed to Todd Venman at 757-5850 .

Summer Day Camp

Registration is now open for the State Certified Sugar Grove Free Methodist Church Summer Day Camp held at 210 Jamestown Street, Sugar Grove.The facility is open Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning on Thursday, June 11, and running through Friday, August 21. Assistance to defray the daily fees of the Summer Day Camp Program is available through the Subsidized Child Day Care Program of Pennsylvania and is now available from New York. For more information on the Summer Day Camp Program or on the subsidization programs, call the church office at 489-3105.

EMHS Scholarship

Awards Ceremony

Friday, June 5, at 2 p.m. the Eisenhower High School will hold their Annual Scholarship Senior Awards Assembly. At the assembly all recognitions, honors, scholarships, and awards will be presented to outstanding seniors in various academic, vocational, and athletic areas. All colleges, organizations, and award presenters should provide information on winners to the EMHS office by May 23rd. Please contact Karen Wiltsie at (814) 757-8878 ext. 2003 or email her at wiltsiek@wcsdpa.org for more information.

Spring Fling Bake and

Creative Treasure Sale

At the Mission Covenant Church on Jackson Run Road they will having a Spring Fling Bake and Creative Treasures Sale on Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Come and celebrate Spring. There will be baked goods, special treats, snack items as well as creative items to give as gifts to others for purchase. All sales will support the Children and Youth Ministries of the Mission Covenant Church. Stop on over to see all there is to purchase. Use the basement entrance for easy access to the event.