Last Thurs., February 26, Chet and Gretchen Sayer traveled to Oneida and took Connie Shovlin and her son Brian out to lunch.  Brian left Sat for Pensacola for five weeks of training to be a navy recruiter. 

On Saturday Feb 28th a team of 4 APW high students took 2nd place in  the fourth annual  Entergy Science Projects Competition  held at Oswego County BOCES.  The team consisted of Maureen Newman, Ian Allardice, Steve Palmer and Zana Gervaise, with teacher Toni Pugliano and an advisor from Entergy.  The students each earned a $750 scholarship for their presentation.   Hannibal received the first place Sam Walker Memorial Scholarship.

 On Sunday, March 1,  Valerie and Kim Campbell and Connie and Kara Shovlin brought dinner and cake to Chet and Gretchen Sayer to celebrate their March birthdays.

PARISH AREA PICNIC AT ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA, March 2, 2009

The following thirty-five people had a great time at our annual Parish Picnic:  Nelson and Sandra Rayder; John and Joan Piseski; Sharon and Lenny Rice; Arnold and Liz Shaw; Tom and Ann Miller; Ralph and Joyce Vesey; Jeanette and Royce Drought;             Jerry and Nancy Wood; Carl and Shirley Baum; Ken Sargent; Ward and Gloria Beley; Tom Hirschy; Roger and Darlene Cook; Bob and Fran Gryzick; Debbie Ellingham; Loren and Evie Newton; Dolly Clark; Starr and Peggy Parmley; Carl and Gerry Foil   and Flo Erickson.

Eight door prizes were handed out to the winners.  In addition, we enjoyed a very amusing and memorable play written and acted out by Jerry and Nancy Wood. They acted out a memorable trip “ to the Parish area picnic in Zephyrhills”  Great job-- Bravo!

We missed all you people that were unable to attend.  Our 2010 picnic will be at the Town Manor B&B in Auburndale, Florida.  Reserve March 1, 2010 and I will be sure to send out a map with next years picnic notice.

Your help is needed in locating new address for Iva Peck, Harold and Marjorie Hubbard, Jim and Bea Donovan and Bob and Lucille Goodno.  Please e-mail new address to jpiseski@...   Thanks,  John Piseski

Kudos to Don Sanderson who stopped by to help shovel out a friend in need.  What a strange way to park in the driveway.  And Al, I am glad you didn’t have a camera!  Thank you both for being a friend.

What an enjoyable afternoon at the Parish Senior Dining and Activity Center with guest speaker Nancy Bookheimer.  Nancy read her interesting story “Molasses Food for Cows and Kids”  that she wrote with her cousin, Sharon Robbins and entered in the Parish Writer’s Group’s latest book, “Parish Potluck” during lunch.  Much to the delight of the diners, Nancy brought some of the delicious molasses cookies that were made from the recipe that has been handed down in the family from generation to generation.  Following the meal, dressing in character,  Nancy read the fascinating “Minnie Niles Narrative”  that she had used at a Parish Town Historical Society spring walk at the Pleasant Lawn Cemetery.  Nancy is the third in the series of guests from the Parish Writer’s Group which is sponsored by the Parish Public Library.   

Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. (OCO)  “March for Meals”  project is underway.  The Parish Senior Dining and Activity Center (PSDAC) has partnered with Parish Key Bank and the Grist Mill Restaurant, who are selling $1 paper vans.  Along with the Parish Hardware, where you can drop your change in a “March for Meals” collection can.  Mayor Leon Heagle and Deputy Town Supervisor Fred Swartz will be assisting in the local meal deliveries in Parish on Wed. March 18.  The PSDAC will have an informational booth with giveaways at Parish Irish Days.  Come see what all the excitement is all about.

Thank you all for the many words of encouragement and congratulations with my new position with the Parish Senior Dining and Activity Center.

The Greater Parish Area Chamber of Commerce “Parish Irish Days” to be held on  March 14-15!!!  The parade will be held on Sat. March 14 beginning at 10 a.m. at Dill Pickle Alley with vendors and activities at the Mills and Petrie Memorial Gymnasium 2938 East Main Street following the parade.  On Sunday morning there will be a pancake breakfast held at the Parish Fire Station, 16 Union Street from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.  If you would like to participate contact Dan Dalin, president at 625-4955.

Bright Star Productionz will return to the Grist Mill as a part of the Parish Irish Days Celebration on Sunday, March 15. 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.  A hilarious Irish Wake Awaits you! Solve the mystery and win fabulous prizes!!! Tickets are $26.95 which includes 3-course meal, show, and tax  Meal Choice #1: Soup or Salad, Fish dinner with baked or mashed potatoes
Meal Choices #2: Soup or Salad, Corned Beef with carrots, potatoes and cabbage.  Both choices include ice cream for dessert, coffee or soda, and gratuity.

The Greater Parish Area Chamber of Commerce will welcome Ms. Linda M. Goodness, Assistant Director of the Oswego Community Development Office to the March 25^th meeting beginning at 6 p.m. at the Mills and Petrie Mem’l Gym.  Linda will present a grant opportunity to market Oswego County in a collaborative effort.  The meeting will end promptly at 7 p.m. to make room for the Village Board Meeting. 

The Parish Relay for Life Committee will launch its 2009 fundraiser at a kick-off "25th Birthday Celebration" March 27 at 7 p.m. at the Altmar-Parish-Williamstown High School, County Route 22, Parish.  Come join the party, and enjoy the fun!  You won’t want to miss it.

Girl Scouts of the Mexico Service Unit announce their annual spring event at the BOCES Mall.  The Girl Scout “World Cultures” Carnival will be held on Sat. April 4 from noon to 3 PM.  The public is encouraged to attend this fun family event.   Games, crafts and food items range from 25 cents to one dollar.  And of course, those popular donation themed baskets will be available.

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Blessings and Peace be with you,

Mary Lou Miller Guindon/'75
315 625 4575