Fun Fact for the week: One in every four Americans has appeared on television. I think this became a fact once “American Idol” started.

Pet Peeve for the week: Spaghetti clogged in the drain; don’t ask.

Most people in the area are aware of the Eagles Mere toboggan slide. It is a wonderful experience that can only take place when the ice on Eagles Mere Lake is at least a foot thick. Many of you know that my family is from Eagles Mere. One year my Uncle Paul wanted to see if the ice was thick enough for the slide. He drove my grandfather’s car out on the pond to see if the ice would hold; it didn’t. With that being said, the ice is thick enough this year and the Eagles Mere Toboggan slide will be open again for this 2010 winter season. The slide is under construction and expected to open starting Friday, January 22 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. As long as the weather stays cold it will run on Friday evenings and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. and Sundays from 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. It guarantees to be long lines, but loads of fun!

Hughesville events

The Valley Church Supper Club will be held at the Valley United Methodist Church, Route 220 between Sonestown and Muncy Valley on Thursday, January 21 at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome, but reservations are requested. Call 570-482-2476.

The monthly meeting of the United Methodist men of the Muncy Valley will be held at the United Methodist Christ Church Social Hall in Hughesville at 7 p.m. on January 25. The program will include tax tips for 2010. Light fare and fellowship will follow the meeting.

The District Chorus Festival will be held Saturday, January 30 at Montgomery High School. Come out and support these beautiful young voices.

The Millville Fire Company will hold a Family Style Buckwheat Cakes and Sausage Supper on February 6 from 4-7 p.m. They will also be holding a Breakfast Buffet on February 14 from 7-noon.

Happy Birthday wishes to: Charlie Shaner, Paul Snyder Jan. 20; Kathleen “Kathy” Fought, Warren Haskins, Spencer Jones, Kara Snyder and Mike Turi Jan. 21; My good friend Lea Ann Hawk, Brandon Ediger and Cathy McCoy Jan. 22; Janet Kohler, Charles Opp, Billie Jo Sontheimer, Albert Keller and Asiah Savage Jan. 23; Lindsay Rayhorn, Jonathan Shaner, Ashkei Bower Jan. 24; Debbie Ranck and Steve Culver Jan. 25; H. Steve Houseknecht, Carly Ann Hinchliffe, Corey Groom and Jeremiah Burgett Jan. 26.

Happy Anniversary to: Rod & Sharon (Welborn) Wertz Jan. 21.

Remember; take the high road because the low road’s so crowded.