National Emergency Medical Services Week is May 19-25 – Let us give recognition to those first responders, who often are the first ones to arrive upon a medical emergency or a home disaster. Many of them provide assistance on a volunteer basis. I noticed last week that many of the technicians were using the grounds they have in Muncy Township behind the mall for training practice and their rescuing skills. They were using crushed vehicles and I couldn’t help but notice the smoke stacks from the Pennsdale exits while heading west.

I also want to congratulate Ryan Bahr and Jade Cordrey from Ferrell Elementary School, and Joey LaRose from Myers Elementary for their upcoming participation in the Soap Box Derby race to be held in Williamsport next month. Good luck in your stock divisions.

Also keep in mind that Memorial Day weekend is coming up and The Luminary will be printed on Thursday, May 30. We will have photos of the Memorial Day parades and ceremonies in that issue. It will also be Alumni Weekend and prom weekend for Muncy. You can send any photos to us for print at bbarrett@muncyluminary.com

MUNCY EVENTS

May 24 Muncy 4th Friday in downtown Muncy, 5 to 8 p.m. Seek attic treasures, antiquities and collectibles as well as alumni highlights. The Muncy Library will be featuring yearbooks from 1940 on up and will be on display for alumni weekend. Enjoy live music, painting for kids, and chances to win some prizes.

May 27 Memorial Day parade in Muncy 11 a.m.

May 29 & 30 Son-Light House distribution days, 130 Carpenter St., Muncy. Weds. from 10 to noon and Thurs. from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Katys Church will be holding a fundraiser on May 31 and June 1. Donations of unwanted items will be greatly appreciated. Proceeds benefit the continued restoration & renovation of the historical Church. Please contact 764-2412.

Music concert, Sunday, June 2, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Environmental Education Center at Montour Preserve. Presented by Jerry Haines, singer-songwriter featuring an afternoon of acoustic music, folk ballads, humorous songs, and good old time music. This versatile performer returns to mix vocals with guitar, harmonica, and autoharp. If you enjoy good old down-home music, bring the family for an afternoon of toe-tappin’ pleasure.