June 17, 2010 - Lilly Lines
Lilly Lines, from the "Mainliner"
LILLY LINES
By Jack Barlick
886-4694
June 17, 2010
WAGON TRAIN
This weekend the Appalachian Wagon Train will be coming to town for a few days and setting up camp at Bev Mandichaks farm on the Lilly Mountain. They will arrive Saturday and take a trip Sunday down through Mashannon, Scanlan Hill, Benscreek and Cassandra.
On Monday morning you will be able to watch the horses and wagons at 8 AM or a few minutes later as they come down Piper Street, over the bridge to Barkertown, up George Street to Noels Creek and on to Loretto. They will return later in the day across Country Club Road, down the Level Road and back to the mountain campground.
They will break camp Tuesday morning again at 8 AM, come down Piper Street, up Willow Street to the Level and Cresson Township crossing the Country Club to Route 53 and up Forest Street in Gallitzin as they head through Coupon to Ashville.
On Sunday and Monday evenings the public is welcome to spend the evening around the campfire on the Lilly Mountain. Bring a lawn chair and the young children along. They will enjoy a memorable experience.
Beverley Mandichak, Secretary of the Lilly/Washington Historical Society and her daughter LeAnn McConnell are preparing a dinner compliments of several local sponsors for the train members. Also Bev deserves a lot of credit for helping the Appalachian Wagon Train with a camping spot after the National Park Service backed out as this years sponsor. The Lilly/Washington Historical Society took over sponsorship for this year.
FIREMEN’S WEEK
Soon after the horses and wagons leave town, Garbrick Amusements will be setting up their rides for the Firemen’s Carnival at the Pavilion to run Tuesday, June 22nd until Saturday the 26th. Events at the grounds will start at 7 PM each evening and there will be a parade on Friday evening lining up at the War Memorial field parking lot.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Lucinda (Albarano) Frasca of Windber who passed away June 10th; she was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Lucinda was born in Lilly on May 7, 1916 and was a daughter of Felix and Consiglio Albarano who raised a large family in Lilly and operated the Albarano Store here in Lilly.
I attended a wake on June 10th in Monroeville of my mother’s first cousin, Alice Waltz. Alice was 89 and the daughter of Lilly natives Arthur and Kati (Bost) George who had re-located to Pitcairn when Art worked on the railroad. Alice and her sister Rita Schmidt and their families were in town for the bi-centennial and enjoyed the wagon train and the George Seminar held then.
MONEY-RAMA
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will host a Money-rama at the Hilltop Pavilion on June 27th from 1 to 5 PM. Tickets are on sale for $20 by calling 886-2375 or 886-2740. This gives you a chance on $2000 in cash prizes, door prizes, a Country Fried Dinner, Adult refreshments and Music.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
The Lilly-Washington War Memorial Association is planning an arts and crafts summer program for children 6 to 12 years of age starting in July and running until the last week of August at the War Memorial Pavilion. The program will run Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s from 10 AM until noon.
The group is seeking a responsible adult to supervise and administer the program. It is a compensated position than requires interaction with the children and providing projects in the arts and crafts. If interested call Ron Muldoon at 886-8868.
WELCOME HOME
Frank Klayko is finally home after surgery and rehabilitation. He and his sister Jean were on the porch so I stopped by for conservation on Sunday. Frank was always so active fishing, pitching horseshoes, gardening and cleaning up Piper Street that being laid up from surgery is really a drag on his spirits. Well, by the time hunting season rolls around I hope he is back to normal.
CITY LEAGUE
At the start of this week the Altoona City League entry from Lilly was holding first place in the Wagner Division with a 6-2 record.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Lilly native Jessica (Barlick) Walk on her appointment as interim Police Chief of Tyrone Borough in Blair County. Jessica has been an officer there for eight years. She is the daughter of Pat Barlick and is the first female to hold the Chief’s position in Tyrone.
Congratulations are also in order for my granddaughter Tasja Reed who graduated on June 12 from the Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg, The program was held in Hershey, her grandma Helen Barlick, dad John III, Aunt Natalie Reed and cousins Nathan Przybys and Allison Barlick attended along with her mother Angie and family friend Jeff Connacher.
BIRTHDAYS
Today, June 17th Edith Dibosky, Debbie McCool, Mary Nagle, Patty Nagy and Olivia Sawinski celebrate their birthdays as will Lacey Behe, Julia Craine. Ed Krug and Matt Madigan on the 18th and John Bossler, Linda Conley, Joseph Costlow and Joan Latoche on the 19th.
A special birthday greeting is extended to Amy Bender who also celebrates her birthday on June 17th. She will be 92.Age doesn’t slow Amy down as I often see her out enjoying community events.
On June 20th Brenda Smith, Randi Jones and Jonathan Mulhearn observe their special day as will Sylvia Davies and Katelyn Miorelli on the 21st. On the 22nd Ellen McCoy celebrates as will Lana Geriak. Patricia Hershel. James Larue and Amanda Skura on the 23rd.
ANNIVERSARIES
Ray and Dana Claar will be celebrating their 15th Wedding Anniversary on Thursday, June 24th. Best Wishes to them.
James and Imy McMullen celebrate their anniversary today, June 17th followed by Douglas and Tina Stauski on the 18th and Joseph and Patricia Behe along with Tom and Michelle Elliott on the 20th.
On the 22nd John and Lisa Prebish celebrate as will Patrick and Robin Behe and Homer and Rita Butterbaugh on the 23rd. Happy Anniversary to All.
VETERANS
I am still working on the book but got slowed down a bit with several trips to Pittsburgh. I will soon be back on track so keep the information coming. I did get to speak with John Lassak in Ohio and Gordan Bradley in Connecticut recently about their military service.
UPCOMING
Mark your calendar. The Lilly Sokol picnic will be Sunday, August 1, the American Legion picnic will be Sunday, August 8 and the Lady of Mount Carmel Church Picnic will be Sunday, August 22.
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