By Patricia Walker

Published: Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 4:41 a.m.
Updated: Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Scottdale Volunteer Fire Department will sell hoagies this weekend in Scottdale. Please support your local firefighters. Another way you can support the fire department is by mailing a donation for its annual fundraising campaign, which is ongoing. Mail your contribution to Scottdale Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Scottdale Bank & Trust Co., P.O. Box 80, Scottdale, PA 15683. These firefighters support us in all emergencies which may occur and they volunteer their time.

The Friends of the Library will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday (tonight) at the Scottdale Public Library, Spring Street, Scottdale. New members are always welcome. For more information, call 724-887-6140.

Scottdale Senior Citizens will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Scottdale Firemen's Social Hall, Porter Avenue. If you are interested in attending, call Pat Etling at 724-628-8509.

A PTA meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Scottdale Elementary School conference room. Parents, please get involved with your child interests and activities. They will appreciate it.

A food bank distribution will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Christ United Methodist Church, 203 Market St., Scottdale. If it is your first time picking up food, place bring proper identification. For more information, call 724-887-7641.

The Hearts and Hands Quilt Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 600 Mulberry St. in Scottdale. New members are welcome. All quilters, take the opportunity to become a member; for more information, call 724-887-4682.

The American Red Cross needs you help, please donate blood. To make an appointment to give blood, call 800-733-2767.

A great, big thank you to everyone who thought of others to make their holiday nicer. We are put on Earth to help each other. When you help someone, it will make you feel good about yourself.

A thank you to state Rep. Deberah Kula for presenting Edward Sknerski with a proclamation and a medal for serving our country in World War II. Tip of the hat to him for the medals he has earned.

The veterans of World War II are getting fewer in numbers every day. If you have family members or neighbors or church family members who served, thank them for their courage, and if they are willing to talk about their experiences, listen. It is a huge part of history.

Retired Southmoreland teacher Bob Percy has written a book titled “Profiles of Service and Sacrifice.” It can be purchased at the Scottdale Public Library for $20. The library will benefit by the sale.

Readers, because of the service members bravery in World War II, we are free.

Take the time to enjoy the 2013 January winter weather in Pennsylvania.

Patricia Walker is a Scottdale resident.

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