Date archive for November, 2010
C&N Wellsboro office collecting gifts for Northern Tier Helping Hands (0)
11/28/10 •
Again this year, the Wellsboro branch office of Citizens & Northern Bank will be collecting gifts for local children. The annual “Angel Tree” initiative assists Northern Tier Helping Hands in providing warm clothing and toys for local families in need. The branch’s goal this year is to help fifty children from Tioga and Bradford Counties. [...]
‘Behold a Star’ at MU Holiday Concert (0)
11/28/10 •
While most people are thinking about their Thanksgiving Day menu, Peggy Dettwiler and the five vocal ensembles under her direction are putting final touches on their annual choral concert that ushers in the December holiday season. “Behold a Star” will be performed Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Steadman Theatre. [...]
Victorian Country Christmas at Manley-Bohlayer House; Dec. 4 (0)
11/28/10 •
The 12th Annual Victorian Country Christmas will be held at the Manley-Bohlayer House in East Canton, Pa. (Route 414 / East Canton Crossroad) on Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This festive occasion, sponsored by the Manley-Bohlayer Heritage Farm Committee of Rekindle The Spirit, Inc., will feature a special guest from the North [...]
Troy Lions Club to begin Christmas Basket Project (0)
11/28/10 •
Once again the Troy Lions Club will be doing their Christmas Basket Project. This year the Lions will be packing and delivering more than 120 food baskets and toys for more than 200 kids in Troy and the surrounding areas. The list of less fortunate families is at record levels this year and the Lions [...]
The Old Coot is down in the dumps (0)
11/28/10 •
I got the good news on my car radio. From NPR to be specific. The theme was, “Diet and exercise won’t cure obesity.” What a relief! Two public health experts led the discussion. One was the founder and co-director of the George Washington University Weight Management Program. The other was the Politics Editor at Atlantic [...]
Car Collector Corner – ’69 Pontiac Grand Prix (0)
11/28/10 •
Q: Greg, I read your column every week in our newspaper. I own a ’69 Grand Prix “J” hardtop with a vinyl top, turbo automatic transmission, rally wheels II and more. It currently has 190,000 miles, but is in very good condition as the engine was gone over at 130,000 miles. I always have kept [...]
Pet of the Week for the week of Nov. 28, 2010 (0)
11/28/10 •
Cinnamon (Female), Pepper, Scout, and Rambler (all Males) are cute and cuddly two and a half month old Lab mix puppies. They are all active, playful and lovable. All are ready for a new home for the holidays. Stop by the Bradford County Humane Society on Route 220 in Ulster and visit these puppies and [...]
Troy What’s Happening for the week of Nov. 28, 2010 (0)
11/28/10 •
What’s Happening – send dated church, school, social or non-profit event information (50 words or less) to The Troy Pennysaver, ATTN: Wendy Post, PO Box 149, Owego, NY 13827 or e-mail wpost@owegopennysaver.com. Please send notices at least three weeks in advance of event. Space available, your event will appear. NOVEMBER / DECEMBER Free Community Meal, [...]
Teaching what I love (0)
11/28/10 •
If you happened to wander into the new Allen Hall at Mansfield University last Saturday, you might have thought you had been transported to New York City into the Museum of Modern Art. Allen Hall was filled with children, parents and college students admiring the creative art that was on display. And what a diverse [...]
Car Collector Corner – Mr. Norm’s and more MOPAR questions (0)
11/23/10 •
Q: Greg, I am looking for a 1968 Dodge Dart with a 440 engine. I am told two 440 were Darts available, one from the factory and one from a factory authorized conversion. What do you know of the factory and “factory authorized” conversions? Roberta, e-mail from Michigan. A: Roberta, if the ’68 Dart you [...]