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Kevin, Janet and Mary Katherine Clerkin traveled to Columbus , GA for PVT Sean Clerkin's graduation from fifteen weeks of U.S. Army basic and advanced infantry training at Fort Benning on Nov. 16. Joining them
were Kevin's mother, Margaret Clerkin of Sandy Creek , and Kevin's brother, Lt. Col. William Clerkin, US Army, of Fairfax , VA , formerly of Sandy Creek .
The ceremony was very impressive and included a demonstration of several weapons and equipment used by the Army Infantry. Sean was one of more than 400 young men in the 198th Infantry Brigade who graduated from Advanced Infantry Training.
While in Columbus , GA , the Clerkins visited the Confederate Navy Civil War Museum, the lovely riverwalk on the Chattahoochee River , and other sites at Fort Benning . Sean is a 2007 graduate of APW High School and is currently assigned to an infantry unit at Fort Benning .
(in attached picture) Left to right:
Sean's uncle, US Army Lt. Col. William Clerkin of Fairfax , VA ; Grandmother Margaret Clerkin, Sandy Creek ; PVT Sean Clerkin, Fort Benning , GA ; Mary Kate Clerkin, and Kevin Clerkin of Parish.
Steve and Bev Crim and Norma and Ot Golden spent Thanksgiving in the woods at the Golden's camp. Steve II of Chicago joined them for dinner. The main course was turkey in a garbage can. A very nice "old fashioned" simple Thanksgiving dinner was enjoyed by the five. Also dropping by were newlyweds Ryan and Heather Rugabber Golden and Heather's cousin. It was a Thanksgiving that will always be remembered.
Victor and Jackie Graham Bernardi came in from Maryland to celebrate their 26th anniversary with Wayne and Loretta Willis Graham on their 51st wedding anniversary. Joining the
celebration at Red Lobster were Allen and Mindy LaRock Graham and family.
The Greater Parish Area Chamber of Commerce and Parish Community Recreation enjoyed another successful tree lighting and caroling event at the Veteran Park on Sat. Dec 1. On a beautiful and crisp night many melodious voices gathered around the ‘ol pine tree. This special tree was planted many years ago by our dear Mayor Lewis DeGarmo who recently passed. Memories of Lewis lighting the tree just last year were among the special memories in our hearts.
The group of singers walked to the Mills and Petrie Memorial
Gymnasium to warm up with hot coffee and cocoa and donuts provided by the chamber. The children created ornaments, cookies were frosted and enjoyed; Santa enjoyed listening to the little ones dreams of a perfect Christmas, while parents visited with neighbors and shopped at the many vendors booths.
Kudos to those involved in the work crews in getting the lights up in time; to all of the donations for the basket raffles and all the wonderful people that braved the frigid temperatures for a super night of festivities.
A special thanks from the Greater Parish
Area Chamber of Commerce and Parish Community Recreation. See some great pictures at http://www.parishcommunityrec.com/
Basket Raffle Results
Parish Recreation’s Movie Basket—Courtney Cefaratti
Key Bank’s Kid Fun basket- Sara Tyrell
Jenkin’s Insurance Hunting Basket- Nancy Bookheimer
Creative Memories Scrapbooking Basket- Karen Dalin
Parish Recreation’s Laffy Taffy Jar- Patti Cefaratti
Parish Recreation’s Hershey Kisses Jar- Paul Phillips
Cynthia’s Cakes and Cookies white “Happy Holidays” cake- Dan Reardon
Nancy Bookheimer’s Zen Products Basket- Bonnie Frederick
Barry and Sherry
Leemann’s Stress Relief Basket- Cartwright Stelmashuck
The Perkins Family Cancer Awareness Basket- Nicole Nadeau
Parish Recreation’s Andes Candy Jar- Paul Phillips
Parish Recreation’s Cookie Jar- Patti Cefaratti
Guindon Family Relaxation Basket- Sara Tyrell
50+ Pick and Choose Your Prize Basket- Evelyn Stelmashuck (twice), Aubryn Stelmashuck (twice), Morgan Sobotka, Katie Alsworth, Mason Guindon (thrice), Kelly Murphy, Jay McConnell (thrice)
The 2008 Parish Town Historical Society calendars are available for $7 each at the Parish Public Library during regular business hours (M 12-3 and 7-9; W 12-5; Th 7-9 and Sat 12-5).
The “Elves at Work” project is in motion; Elf Lillian encourages everyone to help provide a very merry Christmas for a child in the Parish area, by taking a tag from the Christmas tree
located inside Parish Key Bank. Return the tag and a new unwrapped gift for a child of the age listed on the tag.
Monetary donations are gladly accepted. Please send a check to the Greater Parish Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 303 , Parish , NY 13131 .
The Parish Town Historical Society’s Annual Holiday Dinner will be held on Wed. December 12, 2007 6 p.m. at the Mills and Petrie Memorial Gymnasium,
2938 East Main Street , Parish. Please bring a dish to share, a $3 wrapped gift for exchange and an alert mind for the history based Trivia Games
Save the Gym—Grassroots Project-- Purchase your raffle tickets for $1 on the Christmas raffle. --- First prize: 2 SU basketball tickets for the SU v St.
John’s game on Jan. 2, , 2008 (excellent seats); an SU bench; an “ulu” knife, a home crocheted afghan SU sweatshirt and a 2 mug tea set. Second prize: 2 SU basketball tickets for the SU v St. John’s game on Jan. 2, 2008 (excellent seats), an “Ulu” knife and a SU sweatshirt. Third prize: an “Ulu” knife and an SU hat.
The raffle items were generously donated by Melanie Gray Warrow, Brent Petrie, Karen Oakes, Joan Fruscello and Christa Harvey all of or formerly of Parish. The drawing for the lottery tickets will be on Sat. Oct. 27 and the “SU” themed raffle will be drawn on Dec. 15, 2007.
The $1 raffle tickets and the $2 paperweight rocks with the image of the Mills and Petrie Memorial Gymnasium will be available for purchase at the Tree lighting activities on Dec. 1.
The Parish Recreation Committee will not have open gym during the month of December. BUT have you heard the ice rink is down and partially filled, if all works well there will be free ice skating (no hockey please) for everyone by next weekend. Thanks to the
awesome bright lights at Key Bank you will be able to skate 24 hours a day on the corner lot of Main Street and Route 69A. Remember to bring your own skates, and skate at your own risk. Enjoy!!!! And thank you all for a dream come true!!
The Ecumenical CandleLite Christmas Service will be held on Sun. Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church 418 South Railroad Street .
On Sat. Dec. 29 there will be a “3 on 3” Jumpin and Jammin Basketball tournament at Mills and Petrie Memorial Gymnasium, 2938 East Main Street
beginning at 9 a.m. Three divisions 11-17 year olds; 18-24 year olds, and 25 years and over. Entry fee if $5 per person
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