AHSD Bus Schedules
The 2010-2011 school year will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 8, for students in the Abington Heights School District.
The district's bus schedule is available at www.ahsd.org. Under "District Information," go to "Transportation."
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Class Deadline Looms
Friday, Sept. 10, is the deadline for receipt of completed registration forms and payment for classes through the Abington Area Community Classroom.
Classes will be held from Tuesday, Sept. 21, through Thursday, Nov. 11.
Class enrollment is first come, first served. Some classes have size limits; early registration is advised.
A total of 13 courses are scheduled. Here's the lineup:
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First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit will hold its annual jazz communion service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 5.
It will feature the music of some of the jazz fusion "super groups," such as Weather Report, Spyro Gyra, Chick Corea and Return to Forever, and the Pat Metheny Group.
The tradition of a jazz worship service began 19 years when the church could not find a substitute organist for Labor Day weekend. They turned to their pastor, Bill Carter, a seasoned jazz pianist. He invited other musicians to join him in leading the service. It has become a standing-room-only event, and has continued as an annual musical tradition on Labor Day weekend. The service is offered as a gift to the Clarks Summit community. All are welcome to attend.
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ABINGTON SUBURBAN EDITOR
With apologies to President Theodore Roosevelt, whose "bully good" comment concerned a U.S. Army tournament, the Waverly United Methodist Church, 103 Church St., will hold its 41st annual bull roast on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6, from 1-5 p.m. or until they run out of bull.
Steamship rounds of beef will go on charcoal rotisserie spits on the church grounds about 6 a.m. By the time the beef is done about noon, the aroma wafting through the Waverly community is sure to fan appetites.
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ABINGTON SUBURBAN EDITOR
Colleen Ruddy's life is like an Olympian athlete's.
She practices for years for a one-time opportunity.
She is a professional musician.
At 27, Colleen is committed to performing music.
"It's my passion. I know I couldn't be without it in my life," she said at her parents' Clarks Green home. She was there recently after an 11-week North American tour as part of the "Star Wars Symphony Orchestra."
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ABINGTON SUBURBAN EDITOR
Betty Bellantoni's friends think the world of her.
They love her hilarious writings about her family, her "rabid" loyalty to the New York Yankees, her devotion to physically and developmentally challenged youngsters, her warm and generous spirit.
Now she has cancer and her friends want to help.
"Everybody Loves Betty," an auction fundraiser for Betty, will be held from 3:30-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at the Fatima Renewal Center in Dalton.
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New Keystone Trustees
The Keystone College board of trustees recently announced its newest members.
William Aubrey II, Michelle Dempsey, Gerry O'Donnell and David Turock were elected to the board.
Aubrey, Clarks Summit, is returning as a Keystone board member. He is president and chief executive officer of Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Aubrey is also chair of the board of Peoples National Bank.
A native of Springfield, Ill., he obtained a bachelor of science degree and a master of business administration degree from the University of Illinois. Aubrey and his wife, Jean, are the parents of three children.
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