Fun Fact For The Week: American car horns beep in the tone of F. If that’s true, all the trucks going through town must run in D minor!

Pet Peeve For The Week: People who still keep talking on their cell phones even after the flight attendant has politely asked them to turn it off! Believe me, unless you’re the ruler of the free world your call is not that important!!

Hughesville events:

Last week the Spartans defeated the Loyalsock Lancers. It was an especially sweet success considering Loyalsock had their “spirit week” last week and dressed up one day as the Hughesville community wearing farmer and red-neck attire. After the win on Friday, my friend, Janine, said, “Well, it looks like the Hughesville community went to Loyalsock and we dressed up as winners!” Congrats boys! The Spartans will be hosting Bloomsburg this Friday. Game time is 7 p.m.

Thursday October 13 American Red Cross Blood Drive at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hughesville, 120 S. Main Street, from noon to 6 p.m.

The Ladies of the Eagles Mere Community Church will hold their fundraiser on Friday, October 14 from 1 a.m. 4 p.m. and on Saturday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to noon in the basement of the Eagles Mere Community Church.

Kedron United Methodist Church, Rte. 220, will hold a fundraiser on October 14 from 9 a.m. 3 p.m. and on October 15 from 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Rain or shine. Vendors are welcome.

A Spaghetti Dinner will be held for Roger Magargle on Saturday, October 15 at the Lairdsville Fire Hall from 4-8 p.m. The dinner is a fund raiser for Roger’s lung transplant. There will be a Chinese auction, 50/50 drawing, plus a DJ. Come out and support this worthy cause.

Members of the Picture Rocks Senior Citizens will meet at Picture Rocks United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 16. There will be entertainment, a meeting and refreshments.

Hughesville Senior Citizens will meet at the Hughesville Baptist Church on Friday, October 28, at noon for a tureen meal. Bring a dish to pass and tableware. Bring a food item for bingo. A meeting will follow. Tickets must be obtained for the November catered meal.

A Fall Festival and Birthday Celebration will be held on Saturday, October 22 at the Lairdsville Community Fire Company. Festivities begin with a parade through town at 4:30 p.m. There will be food, games, a D.J., plus lots more. Vendors are welcome and table space is free. If you wish to be a vendor please contact Tracy at 971-3226.

On Saturday, October 29 the third annual Great Commission 5K Run/Walk will be held at the Hughesville Friends Church on Third Street in Hughesville. Registration begins at 9 a.m.

The East Lycoming Historical Society will host displays by the PA Mountain Laurel Tole Painting Guild throughout October. Demonstrations will be on Wednesdays between 1-4 p.m.; and Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. at the museum on Main Street in Hughesville.

We received word last week that Henry Crawford, former Hughesville High School teacher, counselor and assistant High School Principal, recently passed away. Henry will be remembered by students and friends for his commitment and friendship. We send our sincerest sympathies to his family.

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