New Castle in Florida
Nearly 300 former and current Lawrence County residents enjoyed a sunny, windy, and chilly picnic last month in Nokomis, Fla.
Despite temperatures “only” in the 60s, the annual New Castle Day picnic, the picnickers turned out for five hours of hot dogs, beans, pretzels, chips, beer, coffee, soft drinks and friendly conversation.
As always, the highlight of the picnic was Coney Island chili sauce. This year, Dave Boyle of New Castle transported four gallons of the zesty condiment from Pennsylvania to Florida for the event.
One of the older attendees was 97-year-old Walter Van, whose daughter, Barb Trumble, helps to organize the annual picnic.
Any one who’d like information about next year’s event can email Dave Campbell at d.campbell10@comcast.net or Trumble at bltrumble@verizon.net.
Horse guests
The best birthday present ever.
That’s how Mary Roach McKinley of Little Neshannock Stables in New Wilmington felt about her facility accommodating 14 Lippizaner stallions. The horses stayed at the local stables two days last week while they performed at the Chevrolet Center in Youngstown.
“Each one was as beautiful as the next,” said the lifelong horse lover, adding “it’s every little girl’s dream come true.”
Mary and her family also saw the show performed by the horses from Austria, which is a hit with audiences worldwide.
The company that produces the show, White Horse Productions based in Florida, found the stables on the Internet and contacted Mary about a month ago. Her reaction was disbelief at first but that soon turned into excitement.
“They are extremely beautiful animals,” she said. “The Lippizaners are very well behaved and powerful in the loins and limbs.”
Some of the stable’s current occupants relinquished their stalls “for the very special guests.”
All the stalls had to be sanitized beforehand, and the production crew brought the Lippizaner’s own water buckets, hay and feed,” Mary said.
White Horse Productions apparently was pleased with this horse hotel.
“They told us if they are back in the area, they would stay here again.”
Bowling for dollars
An afternoon at the bowling alley garnered a hefty sum for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lawrence County.
The 12th annual “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” fundraiser brought in more than $20,000 for the program, which matches local children with adults who become their mentors and friends.
Sixty-five teams comprised of community members bowled the afternoon away at Colonial Lanes. Lunch was provided by local business, and entertainment included a disc jockey, strolling magician, and caricature and balloon artists.
Top scorers were Bill Gierlach and Nancy Myers.
The highest funds raised by community members were from Kim Scranton, Lisa Gross and Mia Micco. Top contributors from the Big Brothers Big Sisters advisory council were Jay Martin, Jim Schneider and Tom Ford.
A big strike for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Hospice flea market
Jameson Friends of Hospice will sponsor a flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 29 at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1111 S. Cascade St.
Quality donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. the day before. However, no adult clothing, luggage, shoes or books will be accepted.
The flea market will feature a bake sale, hot dogs, soft drinks, coffee and doughnuts.
Proceeds benefit Jameson Hospice, which consists of health care professionals and volunteers who provide quality, compassionate care to persons with life-threatening illnesses.
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April 10, 2006
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